Abby
- Meaning
- My father is joy, through Abigail
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What does Abby mean?
Abby means “My father is joy, through Abigail”.
Abby is a familiar short form of Abigail, a Hebrew name traditionally interpreted as “my father is joy.” Abigail appears in the Hebrew Bible as a woman known for her judgment and diplomacy. Abby preserves that name-family connection while giving it a shorter two-syllable everyday form.
It has also become a complete given name, so Abigail need not be the official version. Abbie and Abbey are close spelling comparisons, usually with the same pronunciation in English. An inherited family nickname can be a reason to choose Abby directly, while Abigail offers a longer formal option and leaves the familiar short form available.
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How popular is Abby?
United States · 2025Explore how often Abby is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #731 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Abby
- 379 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 20.7% Fewer than 2024
Abby over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #731 | 379 |
| 2024 | Girls | #624 | 478 |
| 2023 | Girls | #624 | 475 |
| 2022 | Girls | #587 | 510 |
| 2021 | Girls | #576 | 524 |
| 2020 | Girls | #509 | 597 |
| 2019 | Girls | #505 | 624 |
| 2018 | Girls | #474 | 658 |
| 2017 | Girls | #451 | 703 |
| 2016 | Girls | #442 | 727 |
| 2015 | Girls | #434 | 728 |
| 2014 | Girls | #388 | 843 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Abby
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Abigail
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My father is joyful
Listed as a related name to Abby.
Abbie
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My father is joy, through Abigail
Listed as a related name to Abby.
Isabella
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
Shares an origin with Abby.
Evelyn
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Desired; or water, island
Shares an origin with Abby.
Eliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God has answered; sun
Shares an origin with Abby.
Ava
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Life; bird; water, island
Shares an origin with Abby.
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