How Many People Are Named Abbe?

Complete statistics for the name Abbe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Abbe
Very Rare
Old French

Abbe means 'noble' and has origins in Old French. There are just 1,198 people named Abbe in the US today, making up 1 in 275,485 Americans. The majority, 47%, are over 60, giving it an older-generation feel.

~1,336
Living in US
1 in 248,091
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble
🌐
Origin
Old French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Noble Refined Dignified
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,256
Worldwide Bearers
#60,227
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,410
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2,029
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
1,706
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,596
🇹🇩 Chad
494
🇲🇷 Mauritania
483
🇧🇯 Benin
338
🇬🇧 England
248
🇬🇳 Guinea
162
🇵🇭 Philippines
128

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,198 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
137
Would be under 30 (10%)
565
Would be 30–60 (43%)
623
Would be over 60 (47%)

All 1,325 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: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
57
Modern Appeal
43
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Abbe Through the Generations

With its peak popularity in 1958 when 78 babies were named Abbe, this name has seen a steady decline since then. Today, there are 1,198 people named Abbe in the US, with 137 under 30, 565 aged 30-60, and 623 over 60. This distribution shows a clear skew towards older generations, reflecting its status as a classic name that's now less common among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 266
Pennsylvania 46
New Jersey 21
California 18
Illinois 8
Ohio 6
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Abbe's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Abbe

How Many People Have the Name Abbe?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,336 people in the United States currently share the name Abbe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 248,091 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Abbe a Common or Rare Name?

Abbe 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 Abbe Mean?

Abbe means "noble" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Abbe in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Abbe Most Popular?

The name Abbe reached peak popularity in 1958, with 78 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 Abbe?

Approximately 1,336 people named Abbe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,336. That works out to roughly 1 in 248,091 Americans.

Is Abbe a rare name?

Abbe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 248,091 Americans has this name.

What does the name Abbe mean?

Abbe means "noble" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Abbe more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Abbe are male and 100% are female.

When was Abbe most popular?

Abbe peaked in 1958 with 78 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,336
All-Time Births1,336
1 in X1 in 248,091
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1958
World Rank#60,227
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.