Abby
A diminutive of the female given name Abigail, from Hebrew, also used as a formal given name.
Every Abby since 1880 — 62,036 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abby
Abby is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #731 in 2025 with 379 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 62,036 American babies have been named Abby. Its peak came in 2003, when 2,048 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 Abby stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abby 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 | 379 | #731 | — | — |
| 2024 | 478 | #624 | — | — |
| 2023 | 475 | #624 | — | — |
| 2022 | 510 | #587 | — | — |
| 2021 | 524 | #576 | — | — |
| 2020 | 597 | #509 | — | — |
| 2019 | 624 | #505 | — | — |
| 2018 | 658 | #474 | — | — |
| 2017 | 703 | #451 | — | — |
| 2016 | 727 | #442 | — | — |
| 2015 | 728 | #434 | — | — |
| 2014 | 843 | #388 | — | — |
| 2013 | 907 | #352 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,038 | #309 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,065 | #295 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,149 | #284 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,281 | #255 | 5 | #12,498 |
| 2008 | 1,332 | #259 | 5 | #12,561 |
| 2007 | 1,579 | #220 | 8 | #8,921 |
| 2006 | 1,686 | #205 | 6 | #10,665 |
| 2005 | 1,754 | #198 | — | — |
| 2004 | 2,024 | #166 | 20 | #4,265 |
| 2003 | 2,048 | #164 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,961 | #166 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,986 | #163 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,566 | #205 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,378 | #209 | 5 | #8,872 |
| 1990 | 1,293 | #222 | — | — |
| 1985 | 1,207 | #213 | 7 | #5,149 |
| 1980 | 930 | #268 | 5 | #6,251 |
| 1975 | 240 | #639 | — | — |
| 1970 | 171 | #810 | — | — |
| 1965 | 222 | #660 | — | — |
| 1960 | 241 | #653 | 6 | #3,666 |
| 1955 | 108 | #949 | — | — |
| 1950 | 68 | #1,115 | 5 | #3,681 |
| 1945 | 34 | #1,374 | — | — |
| 1940 | 37 | #1,203 | — | — |
| 1935 | 26 | #1,449 | — | — |
| 1930 | 16 | #2,110 | — | — |
| 1925 | 26 | #1,647 | — | — |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,357 | — | — |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,526 | — | — |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,140 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,561 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,210 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,047 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #738 | — | — |
Famous people named Abby
- Abby Mann Writer · 1927–2008
- Abby Wambach Soccer player · b. 1980
- Abby Stein Writer · b. 1991
- Abby Brammell Actor · b. 1979
- Abby Elliott Actor · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abby mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Abigail, from Hebrew, also used as a formal given name.
How popular is the name Abby in 2025?
Abby ranked #731 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 379 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abby?
62,036 babies have been named Abby in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abby most popular?
Abby peaked in 2003, when 2,048 newborns received the name.
Is Abby a boy or girl name?
Abby is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abby rising or falling?
Abby is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abby?
Well-known people named Abby include Abby Mann (writer), Abby Wambach (soccer player), Abby Stein (writer).