Abby
Pronunciation: [ AB-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Abby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 153 babies have been named Abby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Abby is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,851 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,851
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Abby
Abby is a boy name .
Is Abby a boy or girl name? Abby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,851 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #626. Abby is more commonly used as a girl name.
Abby is currently ranked #38,851 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Abby include Abbas, Abbott . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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