Abbey
Abbey is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My father is joy, or father's delight.
Origin and history
Abbey originated as a diminutive of Abigail, derived from the Hebrew name Avigail, meaning 'my father is joy'. It also functions as a standalone name or a surname-derived given name referencing a monastery. In the United States, Abbey saw moderate popularity in the late 20th century and remains a familiar classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
17,509 babies in the United States have been named Abbey since 1880. It ranks #1154 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- OH (8.3 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- PA (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 8 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 17 |
| 1940-1950 | 60 |
| 1950-1960 | 158 |
| 1960-1970 | 188 |
| 1970-1980 | 860 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,688 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,608 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,935 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,764 |
| 2020-2029 | 218 |
Famous people named Abbey
- Abbey Lee Kershaw: Model, Actress
- Abbey Lincoln: Singer, Activist
- Abbey Donnelly: Actress
Fun facts
- While commonly a pet form of Abigail, Abbey has been registered as an independent given name in the U.S. since the late 19th century.
- The name shares its spelling with famous locations like London's Abbey Road, rendered famous worldwide by The Beatles.