Abbie
Abbie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My father is joy or cause of joy.
Origin and history
Abbie is a traditional English diminutive of Abigail, which derives from the Hebrew name Avigayil. It historically means 'my father is joy' or 'father's joy'. In the United States, it has long been used both as a pet form for Abigail and as an independent given name.
Popularity in the United States
22,226 babies in the United States have been named Abbie since 1880. It ranks #987 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1492.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.9 %)
- CA (6.8 %)
- GA (5.3 %)
- AL (5.1 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 929 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,133 |
| 1900-1910 | 826 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,139 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,107 |
| 1930-1940 | 610 |
| 1940-1950 | 509 |
| 1950-1960 | 894 |
| 1960-1970 | 769 |
| 1970-1980 | 976 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,451 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,406 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,635 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,230 |
| 2020-2029 | 612 |
Famous people named Abbie
- Abbie Cornish: Actress
Fun facts
- Abbie originates as a short form of Abigail, an Old Testament figure praised for her intelligence and beauty.
- Although traditionally a nickname, Abbie has consistently been given as an official full name in the U.S. since the late 19th century.