Abbie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Abbie is a diminutive of the Hebrew name Avigail, which means 'my father is joy.' It evolved through various forms, including Abigail, and has biblical connections. The name has gained popularity since the 19th century and is perceived positively today. Notable individuals with this name include Abbie Hoffman and Abbie Cornish.
The name Abbie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Abbie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Abbie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2948th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2923rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4109th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 568th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 939th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1142nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1218th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 714th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 655th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1547th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Abbie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Abbie"
Pronunciation
/ˈæbi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Abbie is a diminutive form of Abigail, which comes from the Hebrew name Avigail, meaning 'my father is joy.'
Meaning
My father is joy
Language Evolution
Avigail (Hebrew), Abigail (English), Abbie (English)
Biblical Background
Abbie has biblical relevance as it is derived from Abigail, a character in the Bible known for her wisdom and beauty.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly as a feminine diminutive of Abigail.
Variants & Derivatives
Abigail, Abi, Gail
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Abbie is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Abbie Hoffman, an American political and social activist., Abbie Cornish, an Australian actress.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Abbie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Abbie"
"Abbie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2948th of 7545 | 126 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2923rd of 6773 | 124 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4109th of 7552 | 65 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 568th of 9107 | 2,789 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 939th of 9204 | 1,103 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1142nd of 12526 | 1,547 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1218th of 19264 | 1,510 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 714th of 27321 | 4,412 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 655th of 35406 | 6,862 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1547th of 30306 | 1,704 |
Regional Popularity of "Abbie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Abbie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
67.16% 951st/1416 |
47.35% 653rd/1379 |
21.77% 515th/2366 |
77.93% 890th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
82.13% 1278th/1556 |
37.65% 886th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
60.66% 1351st/2227 |
42.39% 1030th/2430 |
38.00% 1084th/2853 |
50.27% 1395th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
32.48% 954th/2937 |
38.21% 1331st/3483 |
44.43% 1563rd/3518 |
46.69% 1888th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
11.13% 410th/3685 |
21.92% 981st/4475 |
15.13% 786th/5194 |
21.69% 1370th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.81% 541st/4582 |
18.32% 946th/5164 |
7.67% 561st/7313 |
10.95% 817th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
52.61% 2096th/3984 |
39.78% 1785th/4487 |
21.18% 1445th/6822 |
22.99% 1443rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Abbie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Abbie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.