Abbott
Abbott is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Father or head of a monastery.
Origin and history
Abbott is an English name derived from the surname or occupational title for a head of a monastery, ultimately originating from the Aramaic word 'abba' meaning 'father'. Historical and traditional, it has seen a mild resurgence as a vintage surname-turned-first-name in contemporary U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,296 babies in the United States have been named Abbott since 1880. It ranks #3409 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1726.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50.4 %)
- MA (13.2 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- GA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 109 |
| 1920-1930 | 125 |
| 1930-1940 | 74 |
| 1940-1950 | 63 |
| 1950-1960 | 57 |
| 1960-1970 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 110 |
| 2010-2019 | 472 |
| 2020-2029 | 201 |
Nicknames
Ab, Abbie, Abe
Fun facts
- Although Abbott developed as an English surname, its ultimate root is the Aramaic word 'abba', meaning father.
- Abbott fits into the longstanding English-language tradition of using occupational and family surnames as given names.