Ab
boy name#12008 in 2025Ab entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #836 in 1885, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#12008
rank today
#836
peak (1885)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #902 |
| 1910s | #3400 |
| 1920s | #3912 |
| 1940s | #3367 |
| 1990s | #6807 |
| 2000s | #4165 |
| 2010s | #10838 |
| 2020s | #10787 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Ab are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ab alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ab in 2025?
- Ab ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ab most popular?
- Ab peaked in 1885, reaching #836 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ab with classmates?
- Ab will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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