Abbey
Abbey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Abbey
- A diminutive of the female given name Abigail, from Hebrew.
- A diminutive of the male given name Albert, from the Germanic languages.
How popular is Abbey?
Since 1880, 17,509 girls and 35 boys in the U.S. have been named Abbey (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #392 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #3066 in 1951. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Abbey
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Sibling name ideas for Abbey
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Abbey FAQ
What does the name Abbey mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Abigail, from Hebrew. A diminutive of the male given name Albert, from the Germanic languages.
How popular is the name Abbey?
Since 1880, 17,509 girls and 35 boys in the U.S. have been named Abbey (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #392 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #3066 in 1951. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Abbey a boy or girl name?
Abbey is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 17,509 girls and 35 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.