Total births
632
Girls' name · since 1973
Abi
632 babies named Abi in U.S. Social Security records since 1973, with the highest year being 2016. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #6244
- among girls today
- 632
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Abi is the #6244 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 632 recorded since 1973.
Abi has 632 recorded births among girls since 1973, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6244 as of the latest data, more common than 65% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2025.
- #6244 among girls today
- 632 born since 1973
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Abi is currently the #6244 girls' name in America, more common than 65% of girls - 632 born since 1973, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6244
- among girls today
- 632
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Abi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6244
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 65% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Abi was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
27 babies were named Abi in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Abi compares
632 Top 40% higher than 60% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Abi's all-time total is 65% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Abi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 632 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 48 | 19,840 |
Abi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Abi's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Abi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#6,244
Active since
1973
Abi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Abi popularity over time - boys
22 total births recorded since 2005 (Abi as boys' name)
Abi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Abi's strongest decade.
185 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Abi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
- 1980s 69
1980s
69 births
- 1990s
1990s
91 births
- 2000s
2000s
180 births
- 2010s
2010s
185 births
- 2020s
2020s
84 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 185 births (29% of all-time use).
How Abi 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 Abi's total volume
Abi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Abi by state
Where Abi concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 16 | 2.5% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Abi's total US births 2.5%
Even split
16 of 632 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Abi? ▼
Abi has been given to 632 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6244 as of the latest data. 27 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Abi most popular? ▼
Abi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 185 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Abi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Abi are Texas (16 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Abi been used? ▼
Records for Abi go back to 1973, giving 53 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Abi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Abigail, Abigayle, Abigale, Abigael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Abi's data
- Abi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (185 total births) through the 2020s (84) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Abis (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Abi
Nearby Names Like Abi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Abi
Abigail Girl
#32 413,263 births
Abigayle Girl
#5481 6,185 births
Abigale Girl
#4921 5,892 births
Abigael Girl
#3929 1,959 births
Abilene Girl
#1947 1,674 births
Compare Abi side by side: Abi vs Abigail Abi vs Abigayle Abi vs Abigale
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Abi
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1973–2025 (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. "Abi: #6244 Girls' Name - 632 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/abi. 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 Abi 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 June 2026.