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Abbey

Pronunciation: [ AB-ee ]

Boy Name #20,153 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Abbey is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AB-ee.

Parents who love the name Abbey often also consider Abbie, Abigail, Abby .

Popularity Over Time

#20,153
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#20,153
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Abb Aby Abbie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbey

Is Abbey a boy or girl name?
Abbey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20153. As a girl name, it is ranked #5758. Abbey is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Abbey?
Abbey is pronounced AB-ee.
How popular is the name Abbey?
Abbey is currently ranked #20153 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Abbey?
Common nicknames for Abbey include Abb, Aby, and Abbie.
Is Abbey a common or rare name?
Abbey is an uncommon name, ranked #20153 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Abbie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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