A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Abbie since 1880
Babies named Abbie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Abbie's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 929 |
| 1890s | 1,133 |
| 1900s | 826 |
| 1910s | 1,139 |
| 1920s | 1,107 |
| 1930s | 610 |
| 1940s | 509 |
| 1950s | 894 |
| 1960s | 769 |
| 1970s | 976 |
| 1980s | 2,451 |
| 1990s | 3,406 |
| 2000s | 4,635 |
| 2010s | 2,230 |
| 2020s | 612 |
Meaning & origin
Abbie peaked in popularity in 1881, when it ranked highest among recorded years, but after a long decline it has been rising again since 2021. In 2025, the name ranked 1652 with approximately 1 in 12858 girls receiving the name, showing a modest revival. Top states for Abbie include Indiana, Florida, and Texas, reflecting a broad geographic appeal. Originally a diminutive of the biblical Abigail, Abbie has functioned as an independent name since the late 1800s, fitting a pattern of nickname-first names that regained favor in the 21st century.
Abbie is a diminutive of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigayil, composed of 'av' meaning 'father' and 'gil' meaning 'joy' or 'rejoicing,' thus 'my father is joy.' The name Abigail appears in the Old Testament as the wife of David, known for her wisdom and beauty. Abbie emerged as an independent given name in the 19th century, particularly in the United States and England, often used as a pet form of Abigail but also occasionally as a standalone name.
Where Abbie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Abbie” around the world
Where Abbie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Ireland
29
babies in 2025
Quebec
15
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ab, Abs
Sibling names for Abbie
Names that share Abbie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Abbie
Names whose popularity has moved with Abbie's over the last 50 years.
