The nameAbby
Abby is a friendly girl's name, a short form of Abigail. It was at its peak in America around 2000.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Abby comes from Abigail, Hebrew for "my father is joy".
Origin
Hebrew, through English.
History
In the Bible Abigail is the wise wife of King David. Abby reached 163rd in the United States in 2001, while Abigail itself climbed much higher.
Did you know?
- The American footballer Abby Wambach long held the world record for international goals, with 184.
Famous people named Abby
- Abby Wambach, footballer
- Abby Lee Miller, dance instructor
- Abby Sciuto, character in NCIS
Popularity of the name Abby
Abby in the United States
Abby was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 17,261 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Abby. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Abby in the United States were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 516 births a year on average, against 688 in the five years before.
Abby in the United Kingdom
Abby was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 4,160 births over the decade, 67% of all recorded babies named Abby. Half of all babies named Abby in the United Kingdom were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 22 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.
Abby in Ireland
Abby in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Abby
Names from the same generation as Abby, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abby mean?
Abby comes from Abigail, Hebrew for "my father is joy".
What is the origin of the name Abby?
Hebrew, through English.
Is Abby a girl's or a boy's name?
Abby is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Abby?
In 2024, Abby was the 626th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 474 births.
What are the variants of the name Abby?
Variants and related names of Abby include Abigail.
What are good sibling names for Abby?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Annika, Michelle, Elisabeth and Gabrielle for a sister, Jimmy, Ruben, Jon and Manuel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Abby?
Abby Wambach, footballer; Abby Lee Miller, dance instructor; Abby Sciuto, character in NCIS.