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Abie

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-bee /ˈeɪ.bi/High

Meaning: A pet form of Abraham/Abe — from Hebrew Avraham, 'father of a multitude; father of many nations'Low

In 30 seconds: Father of a multitude: Abie is a pet form of Abraham. Crisp, warm, and homey.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA pet form of Abraham/Abe — from Hebrew Avraham, 'father of a multitude; father of many nations'

U.S. rank (2025)#7682 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1923

Total births (all-time)≈ 733

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Abie is a pet form of Abraham/Abe — from Hebrew Avraham, 'father of a multitude; father of many nations'. A crisp, homey name (said 'AY-bee'; full form Abraham).

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare, father-of-a-multitude at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Abraham means 'father of a multitude; father of many nations' in Hebrew — Abie is its warm pet form, crisp and homey (said 'AY-bee').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Abraham — Hebrew etymology

Variations

AbeAbyAbey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abie mean?

Abie is a pet form of Abraham/Abe — Hebrew 'father of a multitude; father of many nations'.

How do you pronounce Abie?

It's said AY-bee /ˈeɪ.bi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Abie a boy or girl name?

Abie is a boy's name.

How popular is Abie?

Abie is a rare name in the U.S.