Girl
Abby
father's joy
About Abby
Bright, cheerful, and endlessly charming, this name radiates warmth and approachability. It's the kind of name that makes people smile instinctively, evoking images of someone friendly and genuine. Despite its informal sound, it carries surprising versatility, working equally well in childhood and adulthood. The name has a classic quality that never goes out of style, yet it doesn't feel old-fashioned or stuffy. Teachers, coaches, and future colleagues will find it easy to remember and pronounce. There's an inherent kindness to this name, a gentleness that doesn't sacrifice strength. For parents seeking something familiar yet not overused, unpretentious yet lovely, this choice delivers on all fronts with effortless grace.
Popularity of the Name Abby
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #738 | ||||
| 1881 | #679 | ||||
| 1882 | #560 | ||||
| 1884 | #930 | ||||
| 1886 | #897 | ||||
| 1888 | #894 | ||||
| 1889 | #950 | ||||
| 1891 | #796 | ||||
| 1893 | #955 | ||||
| 1952 | #965 | ||||
| 1954 | #925 | ||||
| 1955 | #948 | ||||
| 1956 | #933 | ||||
| 1957 | #766 | ||||
| 1958 | #810 | ||||
| 1959 | #768 | ||||
| 1960 | #653 | ||||
| 1961 | #672 | ||||
| 1962 | #584 | ||||
| 1963 | #657 | ||||
| 1964 | #703 | ||||
| 1965 | #660 | ||||
| 1966 | #717 | ||||
| 1967 | #779 | ||||
| 1968 | #887 | ||||
| 1969 | #854 | ||||
| 1970 | #810 | ||||
| 1971 | #735 | ||||
| 1972 | #808 | ||||
| 1973 | #734 | ||||
| 1974 | #677 | ||||
| 1975 | #639 | ||||
| 1976 | #611 | #350 | |||
| 1977 | #607 | #159 | |||
| 1978 | #349 | #248 | |||
| 1979 | #302 | #180 | |||
| 1980 | #268 | #131 | |||
| 1981 | #218 | #123 | |||
| 1982 | #210 | #138 | |||
| 1983 | #200 | #131 | |||
| 1984 | #208 | #153 | |||
| 1985 | #213 | #196 | |||
| 1986 | #232 | #131 | |||
| 1987 | #245 | #116 | |||
| 1988 | #213 | #126 | |||
| 1989 | #212 | #195 | |||
| 1990 | #222 | #111 | #446 | ||
| 1991 | #237 | #123 | #636 | ||
| 1992 | #260 | #101 | #660 | ||
| 1993 | #240 | #155 | #481 | ||
| 1994 | #213 | #143 | #450 | #326 | |
| 1995 | #209 | #133 | #353 | #386 | |
| 1996 | #207 | #137 | #316 | #403 | |
| 1997 | #192 | #162 | #139 | #294 | #321 |
| 1998 | #194 | #155 | #183 | #293 | #261 |
| 1999 | #174 | #147 | #101 | #206 | #216 |
| 2000 | #205 | #123 | #114 | #143 | #202 |
| 2001 | #163 | #98 | #62 | #77 | #111 |
| 2002 | #166 | #93 | #73 | #65 | #123 |
| 2003 | #164 | #83 | #63 | #60 | #120 |
| 2004 | #166 | #104 | #74 | #55 | #132 |
| 2005 | #198 | #176 | #63 | #71 | #113 |
| 2006 | #205 | #227 | #73 | #93 | #112 |
| 2007 | #220 | #212 | #78 | #75 | #146 |
| 2008 | #259 | #259 | #77 | #91 | #148 |
| 2009 | #255 | #294 | #78 | #111 | #195 |
| 2010 | #284 | #317 | #116 | #118 | #185 |
| 2011 | #295 | #352 | #128 | #157 | #192 |
| 2012 | #309 | #430 | #198 | #129 | #218 |
| 2013 | #352 | #405 | #221 | #165 | #203 |
| 2014 | #388 | #522 | #316 | #188 | #175 |
| 2015 | #434 | #664 | #237 | #204 | #172 |
| 2016 | #442 | #530 | #278 | #236 | #174 |
| 2017 | #451 | #649 | #294 | #241 | #173 |
| 2018 | #474 | #901 | #328 | #245 | #167 |
| 2019 | #505 | #208 | #283 | #145 | |
| 2020 | #509 | #947 | #332 | #184 | |
| 2021 | #576 | #304 | #387 | #216 | |
| 2022 | #587 | #423 | #222 | #249 | |
| 2023 | #624 | #295 | #256 | ||
| 2024 | #624 | #430 | #226 | ||
| 2025 | #731 | #435 | #367 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Abby
Names Similar to Abby
Nicknames for Abby
- Ab
- Abbs
- Abbie
- Abster
- Abs
Famous People Named Abby
| Abby Wambach | Retired American soccer player and two-time Olympic gold medalist |
| Abby Lee Miller | American dance instructor and reality TV personality |
| Abby Johnson | Former Planned Parenthood clinic director turned anti-abortion activist |
| Abby Sunderland | American sailor known for her solo sailing attempts |
| Abby Martin | American journalist and host of "The Empire Files" |
| Abby Dahlkemper | Professional soccer player for the U.S. Women's National Team |
| Abby Huntsman | American journalist and TV personality |
Characters Named Abby
| Abby Sciuto | Forensic scientist from the TV series "NCIS" |
| Abby Griffin | Character from the TV series "The 100" |
| Abby Mallard | Animated character from the film "Chicken Little" |
| Abby Yates | Character from the 2016 "Ghostbusters" film |
| Abby Donovan | Character from the TV series "Ray Donovan" |
| Abby Archer | Protagonist of the graphic novel series "Abby's Adventures" |
| Abby Mills | Character from the TV series "Harper's Island" |
| Abby Lockhart | Character from the TV series "ER" |
| Abby Cadabby | Muppet character from "Sesame Street" |
| Abby Carlton | Character from the soap opera "The Young and the Restless" |