Abby
girl name#731 in 2025Abby entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #163 in 2001, ranks #731 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#731
rank today
#163
peak (2001)
379
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #871 |
| 1890s | #1253 |
| 1900s | #1571 |
| 1910s | #2319 |
| 1920s | #2235 |
| 1930s | #1773 |
| 1940s | #1263 |
| 1950s | #931 |
| 1960s | #717 |
| 1970s | #627 |
| 1980s | #222 |
| 1990s | #215 |
| 2000s | #200 |
| 2010s | #393 |
| 2020s | #609 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Abby has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 60,000 people named Abby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Abby alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Abby in 2025?
- Abby ranks #731 among US girl names in 2025, with 379 babies given the name.
- When was the name Abby most popular?
- Abby peaked in 2001, reaching #163 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Abby with classmates?
- Abby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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