Abe
boy name#2207 in 2025Abe entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #215 in 1898, ranks #2207 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2207
rank today
#215
peak (1898)
64
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #250 |
| 1890s | #245 |
| 1900s | #262 |
| 1910s | #307 |
| 1920s | #532 |
| 1930s | #739 |
| 1940s | #866 |
| 1950s | #991 |
| 1960s | #1222 |
| 1970s | #1530 |
| 1980s | #2125 |
| 1990s | #3099 |
| 2000s | #2492 |
| 2010s | #2131 |
| 2020s | #2330 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Abe has been most popular in NY, NJ, IA.
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Abe are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Abe alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Abe in 2025?
- Abe ranks #2207 among US boy names in 2025, with 64 babies given the name.
- When was the name Abe most popular?
- Abe peaked in 1898, reaching #215 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Abe with classmates?
- Abe will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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