Fun Facts About the Name Abbi
- More than 2 thousand babies named Abbi: U.S. records list 2,083 babies given the name Abbi from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Abbi Mean?
Abbi is an English spelling of Abby, a pet form of Abigail. Abigail comes from the Hebrew name Avigayil (אֲבִיגַיִל), traditionally understood as "my father is joy" or "father's joy," from av ("father") and gil ("joy" or "rejoicing"). The meaning belongs to Abigail; Abbi itself is a shortened, affectionate form rather than a separate Hebrew name.
Abbi Name History & Origins
Abigail appears in the Hebrew Bible as the wife of Nabal and later of King David, in the books of Samuel. The name was used in England and became especially common among Puritans in the 17th century. Short forms such as Abby, Abbie, and Abbi developed as familiar English spellings of the name. Abbi is not related to the word abbey, despite the similar sound.
How Popular is the Name Abbi?
Abbi has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2003. Its best rank was #1,845 in 2003.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #11,942 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2024 | #12,129 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2023 | #12,187 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2022 | #10,384 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2021 | #11,148 | 8 | 0.0005% |
| 2020 | #6,923 | 16 | 0.0010% |
| 2019 | #7,719 | 14 | 0.0008% |
| 2018 | #6,793 | 17 | 0.0010% |
| 2017 | #7,841 | 14 | 0.0008% |
| 2016 | #4,991 | 27 | 0.0015% |
| 2015 | #5,461 | 24 | 0.0013% |
| 2014 | #4,457 | 32 | 0.0018% |
| 2013 | #3,917 | 38 | 0.0022% |
| 2012 | #3,524 | 45 | 0.0026% |
| 2011 | #3,494 | 45 | 0.0026% |
| 2010 | #3,010 | 56 | 0.0032% |
| 2009 | #3,361 | 49 | 0.0027% |
| 2008 | #3,267 | 51 | 0.0027% |
| 2007 | #2,822 | 64 | 0.0033% |
| 2006 | #3,263 | 50 | 0.0026% |
| 2005 | #2,934 | 55 | 0.0030% |
| 2004 | #2,396 | 71 | 0.0039% |
| 2003 | #1,845 | 100 | 0.0055% |
| 2002 | #2,046 | 84 | 0.0047% |
| 2001 | #2,151 | 76 | 0.0042% |
| 2000 | #2,277 | 68 | 0.0037% |
| 1999 | #2,073 | 74 | 0.0042% |
| 1998 | #2,498 | 55 | 0.0031% |
| 1997 | #2,659 | 47 | 0.0027% |
| 1996 | #2,510 | 50 | 0.0029% |
| 1995 | #2,367 | 55 | 0.0031% |
| 1994 | #2,750 | 44 | 0.0025% |
| 1993 | #3,290 | 34 | 0.0019% |
| 1992 | #2,974 | 39 | 0.0021% |
| 1991 | #2,484 | 50 | 0.0027% |
| 1990 | #2,317 | 54 | 0.0028% |
| 1989 | #3,165 | 33 | 0.0018% |
| 1988 | #2,539 | 42 | 0.0024% |
| 1987 | #2,532 | 40 | 0.0023% |
| 1986 | #2,620 | 37 | 0.0022% |
| 1985 | #2,657 | 36 | 0.0021% |
| 1984 | #2,148 | 46 | 0.0027% |
| 1983 | #2,236 | 43 | 0.0026% |
| 1982 | #2,218 | 45 | 0.0027% |
| 1981 | #2,265 | 44 | 0.0026% |
| 1980 | #2,246 | 44 | 0.0026% |
| 1979 | #2,671 | 33 | 0.0021% |
| 1978 | #3,512 | 21 | 0.0014% |
| 1977 | #4,652 | 14 | 0.0009% |
| 1976 | #8,157 | 6 | 0.0004% |
| 1975 | #4,854 | 12 | 0.0008% |
| 1973 | #5,192 | 10 | 0.0007% |
| 1971 | #6,620 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1970 | #6,362 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1964 | #5,474 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1963 | #4,538 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 1957 | #3,697 | 11 | 0.0005% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Abbi Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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You are seeking freedom, opportunities to enjoy life: to make love, to go places and to do things. You are very adventurous and willing to take risk to achieve your objectives. New ways and new experiences can't satisfy your restless nature. One adventure leads you to another. You are honest and fair, because you know that this is the only way to receive justice and honesty from other people. But your personal growth is vital for you, and it is difficult to be tied down by rules and obligations. Your restless spirit might best controlled by choosing the field of work that meet your demand for action and adventure.
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