Abbey

Abbey is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 22 girls in the United States.

Abbey at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Abbey

Abbey belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Abbey first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #392 in 1999, and in 2024 22 babies received the name — 17,488 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Abbey in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#392 in 1999
Peak year
1999
Babies named Abbey in 2024
22
Total since 1880
17,488

Abbey in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#165 in 1997
Babies named Abbey in 2022
4
Total since 1996
2,862

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abbey mean?

The meaning of Abbey is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Abbey a boy or girl name?

Abbey is a girl name. In 2024, 22 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Abbey?

Abbey comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Abbey?

Abbey first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #392 in 1999, and 22 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].