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Abbie
GirlEnglish, Hebrew· “my father is joy”
- Meaning
- my father is joy
- Origin
- English, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- A-bee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,652
- US babies 2025
- 125
- Best rank
- #166 (1881)
- Peak year
- 2003
Meaning and origin of Abbie
Abbie is an English and Hebrew name that means “my father is joy”.
Abbie began as a short form of Abigail, a Hebrew name meaning my father is joy. In the Bible, Abigail was the wise wife of Nabal who later married King David. Abbie has been used as a name on its own for more than a century and has a friendly, cheerful sound. It shares its sound with Abby and Abi. Parents who choose Abbie often like its vintage charm combined with a playful, modern feel. It pairs well with longer, classic middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Abby, Abbey, Abbe, Abie.
Popularity over time
Abbie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 98 different years. Its best national rank was #166 in 1881, and the most babies received it in 2003, when 537 were named Abbie. In 2025, 125 babies were named Abbie, and it ranked #1,652 nationally. That is 41% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #729 in 1920, #1,114 in 1950, #725 in 1980, #591 in 2000, #818 in 2010, and #1,652 in 2025. Of the 22,226 US girls named Abbie since records began, 21% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 3,406 babies. Since 2010, 2,842 more have been named Abbie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kaya, Shakira, Sydnee, Araceli, and Kaley.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Abbie ranked highest in Indiana, Florida, and Texas.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Abbie is usually pronounced A-bee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Abby, Abbey, Abbe, and Abie.
Middle names for Abbie
A few middle names that flow with Abbie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Abbie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abbie mean?
Abbie is an English and Hebrew name that means “my father is joy”.
What is the origin of the name Abbie?
Abbie has English and Hebrew roots. Abbie began as a short form of Abigail, a Hebrew name meaning my father is joy.
Is Abbie a popular name?
Not especially. Abbie ranked #1,652 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Abbie a boy or girl name?
Abbie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Abbie?
Abbie is usually pronounced A-bee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings