Total births
733
Unisex name · since 1889
Abie
Since 1889, U.S. Social Security records show 733 babies named Abie, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7278
- among boys today
- 733
- born since 1889
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
733 babies have been named Abie since 1889, making it today's #7278 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Abie has been recorded 733 times among boys since 1889, currently ranked #7278 nationally and more common than 49% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 2025.
- #7278 among boys today
- 733 born since 1889
- 1920s peak decade
- 49% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Abie is currently the #7278 unisex name in America, more common than 49% of boys - 733 born since 1889, peaking in the 1920s.
- #7278
- among boys today
- 733
- born since 1889
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Abie vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7278
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 49% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Abie was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
17 babies were named Abie in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
How Abie compares
733 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Abie's all-time total is 100% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Abie | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 733 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 17 | 23 | 22,252 |
Abie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Abie's SSA record in two at 1949 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1889, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Abie at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1923
Current rank
#7,278
Active since
1889
Abie popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2025
- Peak year (1923)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 137 years of records
Abie popularity over time - girls
67 total births recorded since 1918 (Abie as girls' name)
Abie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Abie's strongest decade.
130 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Abie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
75 births
- 1920s
1920s
130 births
- 1930s
1930s
108 births
- 1940s
1940s
80 births
- 1950s
1950s
56 births
- 1960s 35
1960s
35 births
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s
2000s
84 births
- 2010s
2010s
53 births
- 2020s
2020s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 130 births (18% of all-time use).
How Abie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Abie's total volume
Abie vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Abie by state
Where Abie concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 39 | 5.3% |
| #2 | New Mexico | | 17 | 2.3% |
New York share of Abie's total US births 5.3%
Even split
39 of 733 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Abie? ▼
Abie has been given to 733 babies in the U.S. since 1889, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7278 as of the latest data. 17 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Abie most popular? ▼
Abie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 130 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Abie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Abie are New York (39 births), New Mexico (17 births).
Is Abie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Abie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 733 births, and as a girl's name it has 67 births.
How long has the name Abie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Abie since 1889 -- 137 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Abie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Abiel, Abimael, Abisai, Abir, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Abie's data
- Abie's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (130 total births) through the 2020s (65) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Abies (39 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 Abie
Nearby Names Like Abie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Abie
Abiel Boy
#1506 1,617 births
Abimael Boy
#3812 1,454 births
Abisai Boy
#4643 1,074 births
Abir Boy
#3435 683 births
Abigail Boy
672 births
Compare Abie side by side: Abie vs Abiel Abie vs Abimael Abie vs Abisai
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Abie
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, 1889–2025 (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. "Abie: #7278 Unisex Name - 733 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/abie. 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 Abie 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.