Abby

Rank 586th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Abby was 586th most popular baby name for girls and 1,154th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 508 babies were named Abby in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 6,623 babies in the United States were named Abby. Today, the average age of someone named Abby is around 27 to 28 years old.

The name "Abby" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Abby is Abs.

Abby Meaning & Origin

Abby is a charming name of Hebrew origin that means "joy of the father," often used as a nickname for Abigail, but also stands strong on its own.

The name Abby is described as friendly, high-spirited and lively.

Pronunciation

Abby is pronounced ab-bee in English. The name Abby has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Abby

The name Abby is often used as a nickname for the more formal names Abigail or Abraham.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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