Abbott
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Abbott since 1880 — 1,320 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abbott
Abbott is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,949 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,320 American babies have been named Abbott. Its peak came in 2016, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Abbott stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abbott 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 | — | — | 27 | #3,949 |
| 2024 | — | — | 30 | #3,693 |
| 2023 | — | — | 38 | #3,177 |
| 2022 | — | — | 33 | #3,464 |
| 2021 | — | — | 38 | #3,122 |
| 2020 | — | — | 35 | #3,202 |
| 2019 | — | — | 45 | #2,766 |
| 2018 | — | — | 54 | #2,418 |
| 2017 | — | — | 59 | #2,240 |
| 2016 | — | — | 59 | #2,255 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,498 | 45 | #2,685 |
| 2014 | 8 | #11,936 | 47 | #2,582 |
| 2013 | — | — | 53 | #2,364 |
| 2012 | 5 | #16,891 | 39 | #2,954 |
| 2011 | — | — | 37 | #3,046 |
| 2010 | — | — | 34 | #3,239 |
| 2009 | — | — | 19 | #4,924 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,067 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,662 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,094 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16,476 | 15 | #5,282 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,540 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #8,648 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,055 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #10,354 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,179 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,230 |
| 1965 | — | — | 8 | #2,982 |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #3,665 |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #3,886 |
| 1950 | — | — | 9 | #2,580 |
| 1945 | — | — | 10 | #2,242 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,001 |
| 1925 | — | — | 7 | #3,408 |
| 1920 | — | — | 22 | #1,642 |
| 1915 | — | — | 18 | #1,660 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #910 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abbott mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Abbott in 2025?
Abbott ranked #3,949 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abbott?
1,320 babies have been named Abbott in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abbott most popular?
Abbott peaked in 2016, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Abbott a boy or girl name?
Abbott is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abbott rising or falling?
Abbott is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.