Abby
5 countries#731 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Abby was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
62,036 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #731 · peaked in 2003 with 2,048 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,703 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #475 · peaked in 2003 with 689 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,734 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1785 · peaked in 2003 with 500 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,540 births recorded 1990–2022 · currently #263 · peaked in 2021 with 268 births
Most common in: Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime, Paris, Loire-Atlantique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,701 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2003 with 156 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
268 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2003 with 33 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Abby’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #205 | — |
| 2007 | #220 | ↓15 |
| 2008 | #259 | ↓39 |
| 2009 | #255 | ↑4 |
| 2010 | #284 | ↓29 |
| 2011 | #295 | ↓11 |
| 2012 | #309 | ↓14 |
| 2013 | #352 | ↓43 |
| 2014 | #388 | ↓36 |
| 2015 | #434 | ↓46 |
| 2016 | #442 | ↓8 |
| 2017 | #451 | ↓9 |
| 2018 | #474 | ↓23 |
| 2019 | #505 | ↓31 |
| 2020 | #509 | ↓4 |
| 2021 | #576 | ↓67 |
| 2022 | #587 | ↓11 |
| 2023 | #624 | ↓37 |
| 2024 | #624 | — |
| 2025 | #731 | ↓107 |
Frequently asked questions about Abby
Is Abby a popular name?
Yes — Abby currently ranks #731 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Abby more common for boys or girls?
Abby is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Abby most popular?
Abby peaked in 2003 in United States, with 2,048 recorded births that year.
Is Abby rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Abby’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #738 in 1880 to #731 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Abby?
At least 71,279 babies have been recorded with the name Abby across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Abby popular in more than one country?
Yes — Abby appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Abby?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Abby include Kathryn, Iliana, Taytum, Ramona.
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