Abi
5 countries#2942 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Abi was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,303 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2005 with 311 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,578 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2942 · peaked in 2005 with 229 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
654 births recorded 1973–2025 · currently #9457 · peaked in 2007 with 32 births
Most common in: Texas, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
542 births recorded 1999–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 69 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
183 births recorded 2003–2024 · peaked in 2008 with 30 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
90 births recorded 1987–2022 · currently #3998 · peaked in 2021 with 13 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Abi’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #643 | — |
| 2003 | #433 | ↑210 |
| 2004 | #214 | ↑219 |
| 2005 | #204 | ↑10 |
| 2006 | #276 | ↓72 |
| 2007 | #313 | ↓37 |
| 2008 | #319 | ↓6 |
| 2009 | #467 | ↓148 |
| 2010 | #709 | ↓242 |
| 2011 | #681 | ↑28 |
| 2012 | #1184 | ↓503 |
| 2013 | #1075 | ↑109 |
| 2014 | #1120 | ↓45 |
| 2015 | #1961 | ↓841 |
| 2016 | #2233 | ↓272 |
| 2017 | #3229 | ↓996 |
| 2018 | #3985 | ↓756 |
| 2019 | #1940 | ↑2045 |
| 2020 | #3117 | ↓1177 |
| 2021 | #2942 | ↑175 |
Frequently asked questions about Abi
Is Abi a popular name?
Yes — Abi currently ranks #2942 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Abi more common for boys or girls?
Abi is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Abi most popular?
Abi peaked in 2005 in England & Wales, with 229 recorded births that year.
Is Abi rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Abi’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #533 in 1996 to #2942 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Abi?
At least 3,047 babies have been recorded with the name Abi across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Abi popular in more than one country?
Yes — Abi appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Abi?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Abi include Aashi.
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