Abbey
Pronunciation: [ AB-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Abbey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 19 babies have been named Abbey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Abbey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,153 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,153
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Abbey
Abbey is a boy name .
Is Abbey a boy or girl name? Abbey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,153 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,758. Abbey is more commonly used as a girl name.
Abbey is currently ranked #20,153 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Abbey include Abb, Aby, Abie, and Abbkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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