Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Abass since 1997
Babies named Abass per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2004, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Abass's real moment was 2013.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Abass is an uncommon name in the United States, first recorded in 1997. Its peak year was 2013, and its trajectory has been stable over recent decades. With a rank of 12,008 in 2025 and an estimated 1-in-341,615 occurrence rate, it remains a rare choice. The name is tied to the Islamic figure Al-Abbas, uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, lending it historical and religious resonance. Its severity in meaning contrasts with its gentle sound, making it a distinctive option for families seeking a name with deep roots in Arabic tradition.
Derived from Arabic `abasa (عَبَسَ), meaning 'to frown' or 'to be stern'. The name appears in Islamic tradition as Al-Abbas, the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, a figure respected for his courage. It remains common across the Muslim world, particularly in West Africa and the Middle East.
“Abass” around the world
Where Abass lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abbie, Bass
Sibling names for Abass
Names that share Abass's style, for a brother or sister.
