Abbie
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the female given name Abigail.
Every Abbie since 1880 — 22,556 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abbie
Abbie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,652 in 2025 with 125 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 22,556 American babies have been named Abbie. Its peak came in 2003, when 537 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Abbie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abbie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 125 | #1,652 | — | — |
| 2024 | 128 | #1,622 | — | — |
| 2023 | 90 | #2,124 | — | — |
| 2022 | 81 | #2,295 | — | — |
| 2021 | 100 | #1,955 | — | — |
| 2020 | 88 | #2,078 | — | — |
| 2019 | 91 | #2,070 | — | — |
| 2018 | 120 | #1,717 | — | — |
| 2017 | 125 | #1,703 | — | — |
| 2016 | 178 | #1,330 | — | — |
| 2015 | 213 | #1,183 | — | — |
| 2014 | 245 | #1,057 | — | — |
| 2013 | 245 | #1,017 | — | — |
| 2012 | 344 | #790 | — | — |
| 2011 | 340 | #797 | — | — |
| 2010 | 329 | #818 | — | — |
| 2009 | 370 | #768 | — | — |
| 2008 | 401 | #741 | — | — |
| 2007 | 469 | #633 | — | — |
| 2006 | 440 | #657 | — | — |
| 2005 | 445 | #628 | — | — |
| 2004 | 500 | #571 | — | — |
| 2003 | 537 | #525 | — | — |
| 2002 | 514 | #533 | — | — |
| 2001 | 526 | #513 | — | — |
| 2000 | 433 | #591 | — | — |
| 1995 | 351 | #622 | — | — |
| 1990 | 314 | #679 | — | — |
| 1985 | 234 | #737 | — | — |
| 1980 | 231 | #725 | — | — |
| 1975 | 70 | #1,459 | — | — |
| 1970 | 58 | #1,619 | — | — |
| 1965 | 69 | #1,302 | — | — |
| 1960 | 94 | #1,117 | — | — |
| 1955 | 95 | #1,031 | 7 | #3,201 |
| 1950 | 68 | #1,114 | — | — |
| 1945 | 44 | #1,187 | 7 | #2,743 |
| 1940 | 58 | #944 | 6 | #3,130 |
| 1935 | 60 | #892 | 11 | #2,246 |
| 1930 | 76 | #810 | 16 | #1,889 |
| 1925 | 128 | #647 | 5 | #4,197 |
| 1920 | 98 | #729 | 11 | #2,602 |
| 1915 | 124 | #583 | 11 | #2,310 |
| 1910 | 79 | #449 | 8 | #1,193 |
| 1905 | 73 | #393 | 5 | #1,233 |
| 1900 | 112 | #316 | — | — |
| 1895 | 92 | #301 | — | — |
| 1890 | 140 | #199 | — | — |
| 1885 | 88 | #200 | — | — |
| 1880 | 71 | #178 | — | — |
Famous people named Abbie
- Abbie Hoffman Social activist · 1936–1989
- Abbie Cornish Actor · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abbie mean?
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the female given name Abigail.
How popular is the name Abbie in 2025?
Abbie ranked #1,652 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 125 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abbie?
22,556 babies have been named Abbie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abbie most popular?
Abbie peaked in 2003, when 537 newborns received the name.
Is Abbie a boy or girl name?
Abbie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abbie rising or falling?
Abbie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abbie?
Well-known people named Abbie include Abbie Hoffman (social activist), Abbie Cornish (actor).