Abbey
Meaning
a modern respelling of Abby, a pet form of Abigail, from Hebrew Avigayil, meaning my father's joy
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Abbey peaked in the 1990s and the 2000s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Abbey
Most people given the name Abbey in the United States were born between 1980 and 2009. The Abbey you meet today is most often in her 20s or 30s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Abbey deep dive
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