How Many People Are Named Ab?
Complete statistics for the name Ab: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ab is a short, punchy name with roots as a diminutive of Abraham or other Ab-prefix names, and it's exceptionally rare in the United States. Only about 306 people living in America today carry this name, meaning roughly 1 in 1,080,135 Americans share it. A full 80% of them are under 30, making Ab a genuinely modern pick.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 traditionally represents creativity, self-expression, and joyful communication. It's associated with people who are naturally sociable and drawn to artistic or expressive pursuits.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 375 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ab Through the Generations
Looking at Ab through the generations, it's a name with a fascinating and unusual age profile. Of the 306 estimated living bearers in the US, a striking 299 are under 30 years old, while just 6 fall in the 30-to-60 range and 70 are over 60. That dramatic gap in the middle suggests the name virtually disappeared for decades before surging back among younger parents. The peak year was 2007, when 41 babies received the name, a tiny but notable spike that didn't sustain itself. Today the trend is declining again, and the average bearer is around 38 years old. Globally, Ab ranks #13,740 with about 70,627 living bearers worldwide, and it's most common outside the US in Malaysia, where it often functions as a component of longer Arabic-origin names. With only 375 total births ever recorded in American history, this name sits firmly in "very rare" territory. It's one of those names you could go your entire life without encountering in the US.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Ab
Ab is a Dutch and English masculine given name. It usually is short form (hypocorism) of Albert and occasionally of Abraham or Abbott. The following people have a full name "Albert(us)", except where noted:Ab Baars, Dutch jazz saxophonist and clarinetist Ab van Bemmel (1912–1986), Dutch boxer Ab Box (1909–2000), Canadian football player Ab Campbell (1910–1973), Canadian (Toronto) politician Ab Conway (1914–2001), Canadian middle-distance runner Ab DeMarco (1916–1989), Canadian ice hockey player Ab DeMarco, Jr., Canadian ice hockey player Ab Doderer (1926–?), Dutch chauffeur and kidnapping vict…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ab's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Ab
How Many People Have the Name Ab?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 901 people in the United States currently share the name Ab. That works out to roughly 1 in every 367,868 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ab a Common or Rare Name?
Ab is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ab Mean?
Ab means "Father or patriarch" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ab in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ab Most Popular?
The name Ab reached peak popularity in 2007, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ab?
Approximately 901 people named Ab live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 901. That works out to roughly 1 in 367,868 Americans.
Is Ab a rare name?
Ab is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 367,868 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ab mean?
Ab means "Father or patriarch" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Ab more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ab are male and 0% are female.
When was Ab most popular?
Ab peaked in 2007 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.