How Many People Are Named Abie?
Complete statistics for the name Abie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Abie is a very rare name for boys, with only 399 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 826,891 Americans. The majority of those named Abie are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older feel despite its relatively recent peak in popularity in 2006.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 66All 790 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Abie Through the Generations
Abie has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2006 when there were 22 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 244 under 30, 42 between 30 and 60, and 504 over 60. This distribution suggests that while Abie was once a trendy choice, it's now more commonly associated with an older generation, with a significant 64% of those named Abie being over 60 years old.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Abie's American roots
📄 About the Name Abie
How Many People Have the Name Abie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 399 people in the United States currently share the name Abie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 826,891 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Abie a Common or Rare Name?
Abie 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 Abie Mean?
Abie means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Abie in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.
When Was Abie Most Popular?
The name Abie reached peak popularity in 2006, with 22 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 Abie?
Approximately 399 people named Abie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 790. That works out to roughly 1 in 826,891 Americans.
Is Abie a rare name?
Abie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 826,891 Americans has this name.
What does the name Abie mean?
Abie means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Abie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Abie are male and 14% are female.
When was Abie most popular?
Abie peaked in 2006 with 22 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.