Abie
Abie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Father of a multitude, or my father is light (as a diminutive of Abraham or Abner).
Origin and history
Abie is a traditional short form or variant of Abraham or Abner, rooted in ancient Hebrew. While historically used as a familiar diminutive, it also appears as an independent given name in the United States. It remains a relatively rare choices for boys today.
Popularity in the United States
733 babies in the United States have been named Abie since 1880. It ranks #3943 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1862.
States where it is most popular
- NY (69.6 %)
- NM (30.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 75 |
| 1920-1930 | 130 |
| 1930-1940 | 108 |
| 1940-1950 | 80 |
| 1950-1960 | 56 |
| 1960-1970 | 35 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 84 |
| 2010-2019 | 53 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Famous people named Abie
- Abie Nathan: Humanitarian, Peace activist
Fun facts
- Abie originated primarily as a affectionate nickname for Abraham before gaining occasional use as a standalone legal name.