Abbott Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Abbott is derived from the Old English word 'abbod', meaning father or priest. It has evolved through various forms in the English language, primarily associated with monastic leadership. The name carries connotations of authority and leadership, without direct biblical relevance. Its historical use peaked during the medieval period, and it remains a recognized surname today.
The name Abbott is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Abbott has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Abbott' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2156th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2935th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3562nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7795th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10692nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5425th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2780th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23856th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Abbott' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Abbott"
Pronunciation
/ˈæb.ət/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Abbott derives from the Old English 'abbod', which means 'father' or 'priest'. It was used as a title for the head of a monastery.
Meaning
father, priest
Language Evolution
Abbod (Old English), Abbas (Latin), Abbot (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in England during the medieval period, particularly among those in monastic communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Abbot, Abbottson, Abbet
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Abbott is often associated with leadership and authority, especially in religious contexts, but it is also a common surname.
Famous People
Benjamin Abbott, an American preacher and founder of the Free Will Baptist denomination., William Abbott, an American actor known for his roles in early 20th-century films.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Abbott"
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 "Abbott"
"Abbott" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2156th of 7545 | 225 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2935th of 6773 | 123 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3562nd of 7552 | 96 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7795th of 10718 | 19 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10692nd of 16616 | 27 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5425th of 24088 | 232 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2780th of 23106 | 536 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30690th of 35406 | 10 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 23856th of 30306 | 14 |
Regional Popularity of "Abbott" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
66.13% 912th/1379 |
- | - |
| 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) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
65.76% 2620th/3984 |
- |
39.14% 2670th/6822 |
65.98% 4141st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Abbott" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Abbott"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Abbott" 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.