How Many People Are Named Abbott?

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

Abbott
Uncommon
Old English

Abbott means 'father' and has roots in Old English, making it both rare and historically rich. Only 916 people named Abbott live in the US today, representing just 1 in 360,327 Americans. The name's popularity peaked in 2016 with 59 births, showing it's still on the rise.

~50,148
Living in US
1 in 6,609
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Father
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Wise Responsible
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,785
Worldwide Bearers
#276,035
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
916
🇳🇬 Nigeria
34
🇧🇼 Botswana
21
🇨🇳 China
15
🇵🇰 Pakistan
14
🇨🇦 Canada
12
🇮🇳 India
10
🇵🇭 Philippines
8
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇬🇧 England
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
892 (97%)
♀ Female
24 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
792
Would be under 30 (61%)
38
Would be 30–60 (3%)
463
Would be over 60 (36%)

All 1,293 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
82

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

📜 Abbott Through the Generations

Abbott has seen a steady increase in usage over recent decades, with its peak occurring in 2016 when 59 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of Abbotts are under 30, indicating a modern appeal. With an average age of 42, the name reflects a younger generation, as 792 out of 916 Abbotts fall into this category, suggesting it's becoming more popular among new parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 65
Massachusetts 17
New York 12
California 10
Georgia 5
Indiana 5
Louisiana 5
Michigan 5
Ohio 5

⭐ Famous People Named Abbott

Abbott, also spelled Abbot, is a masculine given name which may refer to:Abbott Hall Brisbane (1804–1861), American novelist Abbott Lowell Cummings (1923–2017), American historian and genealogist Abbott Fuller Graves (1859–1936), American painter and illustrator Abbott Gleason (1938–2015), American professor Abbot Howard Hoffman (1936–1989), better known as Abbie Hoffman, American social and political activist Abbott Kahler, American author of historical nonfiction Abbot Kinney (1850–1920), American developer and conservationist Abbott Eliot Kittredge (1834–1912), American leader of the Presby…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Abbott's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Abbott

How Many People Have the Name Abbott?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 50,148 people in the United States currently share the name Abbott. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,609 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Abbott a Common or Rare Name?

Abbott is classified as Uncommon. 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 Abbott Mean?

Abbott means "father" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Abbott in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Abbott Most Popular?

The name Abbott reached peak popularity in 2016, with 59 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Abbott?

Approximately 50,148 people named Abbott live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 50,148. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,609 Americans.

Is Abbott a rare name?

Abbott is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,609 Americans has this name.

What does the name Abbott mean?

Abbott means "father" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Abbott more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Abbott are male and 3% are female.

When was Abbott most popular?

Abbott peaked in 2016 with 59 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US50,148
All-Time Births50,148
1 in X1 in 6,609
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age42
Peak Year2016
World Rank#276,035
Male %97%
Female %3%

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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.