Abbot

A boy's name of Old English origin with 33 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

If you're considering Abbot, you're looking at a name that fewer than 33 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.

The sharp, distinct ending gives Abbot a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.

Abbot is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Abbot is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, derived from the ecclesiastical title abbot — the head of a Christian monastery. The title itself traces back through Latin abbātem and Greek abbās to Aramaic abbā, meaning 'father.'

Used as a given name since the medieval period, Abbot (and its more common variant Abbott) carries an air of quiet authority and scholarly dignity. It fits the wave of vintage occupational-turned-given names that has brought names like Fletcher, Mason, and Cooper back into style.

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In the American context, Abbot is a boy's name with over a century of recorded use (1914–2022). Its Old English roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.

With 33 total births, Abbot exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1914

1914

Peak year

6 births

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Popularity Over Time

Abbot has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1914.

First appeared: 1914Peak: 1914 (6 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Abbot
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#12346	▼
2010s	22	#11469	▲
1910s	6	#2915	—

The Story of Abbot

A Greatest Generation name

Peaking in 1914, Abbot is a name steeped in history. Boys named Abbot are most likely born between 1914 and 1924.

How rare is Abbot?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Abbot is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1914, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 22 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(6 years, 1914–2022)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Abbot
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	5	#12346	0
2018	5	#12164	0
2016	5	#12197	-1 (-16.7%)
2013	6	#10733	0
2012	6	#10781	0
1914	6	#2915	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbot a boy's or girl's name?

Abbot is primarily a boy's name.

When was Abbot most popular?

Abbot reached its peak popularity in 1914 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Abbot?

Abbot is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 33 babies in the U.S. since 1914. Its peak was in 1914.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1914–2022