How Many People Are Named Abbey?

Complete statistics for the name Abbey in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Abbey
Very Rare
17,523
Estimated People
1 in 18,832
1 in X Americans
1999
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
35 (0%)
♀ Female
17,488 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 31

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 304
Arkansas 121
Arizona 188
California 948
Colorado 257
Connecticut 100
Florida 573
Georgia 497
Iowa 368
Idaho 35
Illinois 907
Indiana 474
Kansas 209
Kentucky 184
Louisiana 257
Massachusetts 294
Maryland 126
Maine 15
Michigan 751
Minnesota 504
Missouri 499
Mississippi 134
Montana 27
North Carolina 499
North Dakota 32
Nebraska 160
New Hampshire 31
New Jersey 162
New Mexico 10
Nevada 10
New York 743
Ohio 1,219
Oklahoma 223
Oregon 53
Pennsylvania 861
South Carolina 100
South Dakota 20
Tennessee 416
Texas 1,089
Utah 325
Virginia 284
Washington 168
Wisconsin 539
West Virginia 39
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Abbey

How Many People Have the Name Abbey in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,523 people in the United States currently share the name Abbey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,832 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Abbey a Common or Rare Name?

Abbey is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Abbey Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Abbey are covered in full on the Abbey name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Abbey Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Abbey in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Abbey is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Abbey Most Popular?

The name Abbey reached peak popularity in 1999, with 710 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Abbey Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Abbey across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Abbey?

Approximately 17,523 people in the United States share the name Abbey, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Abbey a rare name?

Abbey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,832 Americans has this name.

What does the name Abbey mean?

The meaning and origin of Abbey is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Abbey more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Abbey are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Abbey most popular?

The name Abbey reached its peak in 1999, with 710 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People17,523
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 18,832
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1999
Male %0%
Female %100%

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