Boy
Abe
father of many
About Abe
Straightforward and unpretentious, this name embodies American heritage with quiet dignity. It carries associations with honesty, integrity, and steadfast character. The brevity of the name gives it strength—three letters that pack considerable presence. Historically significant yet approachable, it bridges traditional values with contemporary simplicity. The name suits a wide range of personalities, from thoughtful intellectuals to outdoorsy adventurers. Its informal feel makes it instantly friendly, while its historical weight provides substance. Parents drawn to this choice often value authenticity and timelessness over trendy elaboration.
Popularity of the Name Abe
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #234 |
| 1881 | #262 |
| 1882 | #235 |
| 1883 | #245 |
| 1884 | #256 |
| 1885 | #241 |
| 1886 | #235 |
| 1887 | #268 |
| 1888 | #260 |
| 1889 | #266 |
| 1890 | #237 |
| 1891 | #251 |
| 1892 | #244 |
| 1893 | #266 |
| 1894 | #240 |
| 1895 | #242 |
| 1896 | #254 |
| 1897 | #222 |
| 1898 | #215 |
| 1899 | #276 |
| 1900 | #274 |
| 1901 | #249 |
| 1902 | #252 |
| 1903 | #239 |
| 1904 | #264 |
| 1905 | #241 |
| 1906 | #281 |
| 1907 | #260 |
| 1908 | #287 |
| 1909 | #275 |
| 1910 | #282 |
| 1911 | #267 |
| 1912 | #266 |
| 1913 | #271 |
| 1914 | #301 |
| 1915 | #311 |
| 1916 | #329 |
| 1917 | #324 |
| 1918 | #366 |
| 1919 | #349 |
| 1920 | #408 |
| 1921 | #402 |
| 1922 | #466 |
| 1923 | #468 |
| 1924 | #465 |
| 1925 | #577 |
| 1926 | #520 |
| 1927 | #516 |
| 1928 | #669 |
| 1929 | #826 |
| 1930 | #672 |
| 1931 | #677 |
| 1932 | #668 |
| 1933 | #745 |
| 1934 | #697 |
| 1935 | #803 |
| 1936 | #710 |
| 1937 | #771 |
| 1938 | #834 |
| 1939 | #811 |
| 1940 | #858 |
| 1941 | #762 |
| 1942 | #812 |
| 1943 | #897 |
| 1944 | #824 |
| 1945 | #817 |
| 1946 | #911 |
| 1947 | #937 |
| 1948 | #971 |
| 1949 | #871 |
| 1953 | #949 |
| 1954 | #972 |
| 1955 | #970 |
| 1957 | #927 |
| 1958 | #955 |
| 1959 | #949 |
| 1960 | #980 |
| 1961 | #966 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Abe
Names Similar to Abe
Nicknames for Abe
- Ab
- Abi
Famous People Named Abe
| Abe Vigoda | American actor |
| Abe Fortas | U.S. Supreme Court Justice |
| Abe Lemons | American college basketball coach |
| Abe Reles | American mobster |
| Abe Segal | American football player |
| Abe Natsumi | Japanese singer |
| Abe Burrows | American playwright and director |
| Abe Laboriel Jr. | American drummer |
| Abe Coleman | American professional wrestler |
| Abe Gibron | American football coach |
| Abe Mitchell | English golfer |
| Abe Woodson | American football player |
| Abe Lenstra | Dutch footballer |
| Abe Tetsuya | Japanese baseball player |
| Abe Simon | American heavyweight boxer |
| Abe Elam | American football player |
| Abe Holzmann | American composer and conductor |
| Abe Kebede | Ethiopian long-distance runner |
Characters Named Abe
| Abe Simpson | Character from "The Simpsons" animated TV series |
| Abe Carver | Character from the soap opera "Days of Our Lives" |
| Abe Sapien | Character from "Hellboy" comics and films |
| Abe Weissman | Character from the TV series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" |
| Abe Lucas | Character from the film "Irrational Man" |
| Abe Froman | Referred to as "The Sausage King of Chicago" in the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" |
| Abe Dale | Character from the film "White Noise" |
| Abe Horowitz | Character from the TV series "The Goldbergs" |
| Abe Rollins | Character from the TV series "The Walking Dead" |
| Abe Drexler | Character from the TV series "Scandal" |
| Abe Wysocki | Character from the TV series "Superstore" |
| Abe Weiss | Character from the TV series "American Housewife" |
| Abe Connors | Character from the film "Frequency" |
| Abe Brown | Character from the Marvel Comics universe |