Abe

Abe is a boy'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 57 boys in the United States.

Abe at a glance

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

About the name Abe

Abe 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, Abe first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #215 in 1898, and in 2024 57 babies received the name — 9,628 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Abe in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#215 in 1898
Peak year
1917
Babies named Abe in 2024
57
Total since 1880
9,628

Abe in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1664 in 1999
Babies named Abe in 2025
4
Total since 1996
209

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abe mean?

The meaning of Abe 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 Abe a boy or girl name?

Abe is a boy name. In 2024, 57 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Abe?

Abe comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Abe?

Abe first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #215 in 1898, and 57 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].