Abby
boy nameAbby entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #2862 in 1947, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1924–2025
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rank today
#2862
peak (1947)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4274 |
| 1940s | #3316 |
| 1950s | #3740 |
| 1960s | #3665 |
| 1970s | #5809 |
| 1980s | #5760 |
| 1990s | #7906 |
| 2000s | #9777 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Abby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Abby alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Abby most popular?
- Abby peaked in 1947, reaching #2862 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Abby with classmates?
- Abby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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