How Many People Are Named Abbie?

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

Abbie
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Abbie, a very rare female name, is held by just 15,897 people in the US, making up 1 in 20,759 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2003 with 537 births, but it's now declining, maintaining its charm as a classic yet modern choice.

~15,897
Living in US
1 in 20,759
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Abigail
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

15,897
Worldwide Bearers
#34,584
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
184
🇿🇲 Zambia
182
🇲🇾 Malaysia
102
🇨🇳 China
88
🇹🇭 Thailand
65
🇳🇱 Netherlands
54
🇮🇪 Ireland
43
🇮🇩 Indonesia
31
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
23
🇩🇰 Denmark
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
64 (0%)
♀ Female
15,833 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 55
8,566
Would be under 30 (38%)
5,853
Would be 30–60 (26%)
7,941
Would be over 60 (36%)

All 22,360 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: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
66
International
5

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

📜 Abbie Through the Generations

Throughout the generations, Abbie has seen a steady presence, though its peak was in 2003 with 537 births. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 15,897 people named Abbie living in the US. The age distribution shows a fair spread, with 38% under 30, 26% aged 30-60, and 36% over 60, indicating a name that bridges both younger and older demographics.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,339
California 928
Georgia 724
Alabama 699
Ohio 696
New York 641
Pennsylvania 567
Illinois 559
Florida 519
Louisiana 494

✨ Similar Names to Abbie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Abbie's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Abbie

How Many People Have the Name Abbie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,897 people in the United States currently share the name Abbie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 20,759 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Abbie a Common or Rare Name?

Abbie 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 Abbie Mean?

Abbie means "creative variant of Abigail" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Abbie Most Popular?

The name Abbie reached peak popularity in 2003, with 537 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 Abbie?

Approximately 15,897 people named Abbie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22,360. That works out to roughly 1 in 20,759 Americans.

Is Abbie a rare name?

Abbie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 20,759 Americans has this name.

What does the name Abbie mean?

Abbie means "creative variant of Abigail" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Abbie more male or female?

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

When was Abbie most popular?

Abbie peaked in 2003 with 537 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 US15,897
All-Time Births22,360
1 in X1 in 20,759
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age55
Peak Year2003
World Rank#34,584
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.