Abby
How to say it: AB-ee · /ˈæbi/
Short form of Abigail, from Hebrew meaning 'my father's joy'. Used widely as a standalone name.
Abby was the 541st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 379 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 52% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #692 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #541 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 379 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,173 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −52% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #692 |
| In France, 2025 | #241 among girls’ names, 170 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
At its strongest in the 2000s, Abby has eased downward since. It stands well below that high and will likely slip further.
What goes with it
Light and crisp in sound, Abby feels gentle and friendly. Ellie matches its spirit.
Nicknames
- Ab
Honouring a Abby in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Abby is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew.
In France: #241 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #444.
Famous people named Abby
- Abby Wambach (born 1980)American soccer player
- Abby Ryder Fortson (born 2008)American actress
- Abby Dahlkemper (born 1993)American soccer player
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