#6262024 rank
2003peak year
61,435babies named Abby since 1880
▼ 24%5-year trend
Abby popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Abby mean?
Diminutive of Abigail, from Hebrew Avigail meaning 'my father is joy'; Abigail was one of King David's wives in the Old Testament.
OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Abby
Same era, same vibe — if you like Abby, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Abbys
- Abby Wambach, soccer player
Spellings & variants
AbigailAbbeyAbbie
What do you think of Abby?
Would you use it for your child?
How does the popularity feel right now?
Not sure yet?
Tell the genie what you like — style, letter, vibe — and it will deal you a fresh hand of names.
Open the name generator 🧞