Total births
1,325
Girls' name · since 1949
Abbe
Since 1949, U.S. Social Security records show 1,325 babies named Abbe, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,325
- total births
- 1949–2014
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1,325 girls have been named Abbe since 1949, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Abbe has been recorded 1,325 times among girls since 1949, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1949 to 2014.
- 1,325 total births
- 1949–2014 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,325 girls have been named Abbe since 1949, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2014.
- 1,325
- total births
- 1949–2014
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Abbe was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
78 babies were named Abbe in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Abbe's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Abbe splits its recorded history at 1979: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1949 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1958 peak of 78 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Abbe at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1949
Abbe popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1949–2014
- Peak year (1958)
- 78
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Abbe by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Abbe's strongest decade.
417 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Abbe births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
417 births
- 1960s
1960s
292 births
- 1970s
1970s
185 births
- 1980s
1980s
199 births
- 1990s 124
1990s
124 births
- 2000s 92
2000s
92 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 417 births (31% of all-time use).
How Abbe compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Abbe's total volume
Abbe vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Abbe by state
Where Abbe concentrates geographically, total births since 1949
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 266 | 20.1% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 46 | 3.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 21 | 1.6% |
| #4 | California | | 18 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 8 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
New York share of Abbe's total US births 20.1%
Even split
266 of 1,325 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Abbe? ▼
Since 1949, Social Security records show 1,325 babies named Abbe. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1958, with 78 births.
When was Abbe most popular? ▼
Abbe was most popular in the 1950s decade with 417 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Abbe most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Abbe are New York (266 births), Pennsylvania (46 births), New Jersey (21 births).
How long has the name Abbe been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Abbe since 1949 -- 66 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Abbe? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Abby, Abbie, Abbey, Abbigail, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Abbe's data
- Abbe's decade-level peak was the 1950s (417 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Abbes (266 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Abbe
Nearby Names Like Abbe
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Abbe
Abby Girl
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Abbie Girl
#1622 22,226 births
Abbey Girl
#5631 17,509 births
Abbigail Girl
#3991 12,154 births
Abbygail Girl
#7031 3,633 births
Compare Abbe side by side: Abbe vs Abby Abbe vs Abbie Abbe vs Abbey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1949–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Abbe: Baby Name Since 1949 - 1,325 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/abbe. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Abbe draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.