Declining since 2002, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Abbi since 1957
Babies named Abbi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 110 |
| 1980s | 410 |
| 1990s | 502 |
| 2000s | 668 |
| 2010s | 312 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Abbi is a feminine given name and a short form of Abigail, which originates from Hebrew meaning 'my father is joy.' While it has been used as an independent name since the mid-20th century, it peaked in U.S. popularity in 2003 and has since been declining. As of 2025, it ranks 11,932, with a usage rate of approximately 1 in every 229,610 newborns. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2002, reflecting a broader trend away from nickname forms as standalone names. Despite its decline, Abbi remains a familiar choice, particularly in English-speaking countries, and is often spelled as Abbie or Abby.
Abbi is a pet form of Abigail, a Hebrew name from 'av' (father) and 'gīl' (joy). Abigail appears in the Old Testament as the wife of King David. The abbreviation Abbi became common as a standalone given name in English-speaking countries, especially from the 1970s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abs
Sibling names for Abbi
Names that share Abbi's style, for a brother or sister.
