How Many People Are Named Abby?
Complete statistics for the name Abby: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Abby, a rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 5,551 Americans bearing it today. That's around 59,450 people in the US alone, making it a truly unique choice. Its popularity peaked in 2003, but it remains a modern name with over half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 61,647 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Abby Through the Generations
Abby has seen a steady rise and decline in popularity, peaking in 2003 with 2,048 births. Today, it's predominantly a younger name, with 33,280 people under 30, compared to 24,628 aged 30-60 and 3,739 over 60. This trend reflects its status as a newer-generation name, favored by parents looking for something fresh yet classic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Abby's English roots
📄 About the Name Abby
How Many People Have the Name Abby?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 369 people in the United States currently share the name Abby. That works out to roughly 1 in every 898,237 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Abby a Common or Rare Name?
Abby 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Abby in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Abby Most Popular?
The name Abby reached peak popularity in 2003, with 2,048 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 Abby?
Approximately 369 people named Abby live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 369. That works out to roughly 1 in 898,237 Americans.
Is Abby a rare name?
Abby is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 898,237 Americans has this name.
What does the name Abby mean?
The meaning and origin of Abby are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Abby more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Abby are male and 100% are female.
When was Abby most popular?
Abby peaked in 2003 with 2,048 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.