Abe
Abe is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Father of a multitude; father of many.
Origin and history
Abe originated as a diminutive of Abraham, which means father of a multitude in Hebrew. It has a long history of traditional usage in the United States, often associated with historic figures like Abraham Lincoln. While less common in recent decades, it remains a recognized classic masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
9,694 babies in the United States have been named Abe since 1880. It ranks #1220 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1571.
States where it is most popular
- NY (42.9 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- NJ (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 443 |
| 1890-1900 | 504 |
| 1900-1910 | 572 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,099 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,502 |
| 1930-1940 | 694 |
| 1940-1950 | 576 |
| 1950-1960 | 561 |
| 1960-1970 | 423 |
| 1970-1980 | 352 |
| 1980-1990 | 274 |
| 1990-2000 | 229 |
| 2000-2010 | 454 |
| 2010-2019 | 655 |
| 2020-2029 | 356 |
Famous people named Abe
- Abe Vigoda: Actor
- Abe Fortas: Supreme Court Justice, Lawyer
- Abe Laboriel: Musician, Bassist
Fun facts
- Abe is globally famous as the familiar moniker of 16th U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.
- While originally used strictly as a nickname, Abe has been registered independently on U.S. birth certificates for over a century.