A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Abie since 1889
Babies named Abie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Abie's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 10 | 75 |
| 1920s | 0 | 130 |
| 1930s | 0 | 108 |
| 1940s | 0 | 80 |
| 1950s | 0 | 56 |
| 1960s | 0 | 35 |
| 1970s | 0 | 15 |
| 1980s | 5 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 | 7 |
| 2000s | 37 | 84 |
| 2010s | 10 | 53 |
| 2020s | 0 | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Abie, a diminutive of Abraham or Abel, first appeared in U.S. records in 1889, the same year it reached its peak rank at 7,679. In 2025, only about 1 in 170,808 newborns received the name, reflecting its rarity. Although never common, the name has seen a modest upward trend since 1998, suggesting a quiet revival. As a unisex name, Abie offers a short, friendly sound that fits many families. Its top states in history include New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, where it was most frequently recorded.
Abie originated as a diminutive of Abraham, a Hebrew name meaning 'father of many' or 'father of a multitude,' and Abel, meaning 'breath' or 'vapor.' It has been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, often as a familiar form.
“Abie” around the world
Where Abie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Abie
Names that share Abie's style, for a brother or sister.
