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Aberdeen

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Pronounced AB-er-deen /ˌæb.ərˈdin/High

Meaning: From the Scottish city Aberdeen — from aber, 'the mouth of a river', plus the rivers Dee/Don; 'the mouth of the Dee'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: The mouth of the Dee/Don rivers: Aberdeen is a Scottish place-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'AB-er-deen').
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningFrom the Scottish city Aberdeen — from aber, 'the mouth of a river', plus the rivers Dee/Don; 'the mouth of the Dee'; used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#7890 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 272

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719192025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aberdeen comes from the Scottish city of Aberdeen — from aber, 'the mouth of a river', plus the rivers Dee and Don — 'the mouth of the Dee'. A crisp, modern place-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nicknames Abbie, Deen).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-mouth-of-the-Dee at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Aberdeen is a Scottish city — 'the mouth of the Dee' (aber, 'the mouth of a river', plus the river Dee) — a crisp, modern place-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'AB-er-deen').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Aberdeen — place-name

Variations

Aberdeenshire

Nicknames

Abbie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aberdeen mean?

Aberdeen is a Scottish place-name — 'the mouth of the Dee/Don rivers'.

How do you pronounce Aberdeen?

It's said AB-er-deen /ˌæb.ərˈdin/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Aberdeen a boy or girl name?

Aberdeen is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Aberdeen?

Aberdeen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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