An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.
A British surname.
Abbe is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Abbey or Abby, diminutives of Abigail, from the Hebrew avigail meaning 'my father is joy' or 'source of joy.'
Abbe has the clean, modern minimalism of short given names — just four letters, crisp and memorable. It carries the same warm, joyful meaning as the beloved Abigail while standing as its own distinct entity, with a quietly chic look that feels timeless.
Abbe has 61+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1949.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 92 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 124 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 199 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 185 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 292 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 417 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 5 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | #14570 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17007 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9385 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15418 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7501 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8263 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12414 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15448 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7318 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5490 |
| 1999 | 13 | #7239 |
| 1998 | 9 | #9261 |
| 1997 | 12 | #7286 |
| 1996 | 11 | #7576 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8079 |
| 1994 | 10 | #8126 |
| 1993 | 14 | #6265 |
| 1992 | 11 | #7512 |
| 1991 | 14 | #6255 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4694 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1949–2014) · Methodology