Abe Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAYB / /eɪb/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Father of many; English: Short form of Abraham
Historical & Cultural Background
Abe is often considered a diminutive of Abraham, a name of significant importance in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. Abraham is a biblical patriarch known for his covenant with God. The name has been popularized in modern times by figures such as Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Abe has also been used as a standalone name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Abe has seen a modest resurgence in popularity in recent years, often associated with vintage name trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Abey
- Ab
International Variants
- Abraham (Hebrew)
- Abdallah (Arabic)
Famous people named Abe
Abe Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States and is known for leading the country during the Civil War.
Abe Vigoda was an American actor best known for his role as Salvatore Tessio in 'The Godfather'.
Abe Simpson is a fictional character from 'The Simpsons', known for his humorous and often nostalgic stories.
Abe Cohen was a notable American businessman and philanthropist in the early 20th century.
Fictional characters named Abe
Abe Sapien is a character from the 'Hellboy' comic series and films, known for his amphibious abilities and wisdom.
Abe Simpson is a character from 'The Simpsons', serving as the grandfather of the main character, Homer Simpson.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Abe was first seen in the United States in 1880. Abe has ranked as high as #584 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Abe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Abe (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 11 | |
IA | 5 | |
MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 50 |
1881 | 36 |
1882 | 50 |
1883 | 43 |
1884 | 45 |
1885 | 47 |
1886 | 50 |
1887 | 37 |
1888 | 46 |
1889 | 39 |
1890 | 49 |
1891 | 40 |
1892 | 53 |
1893 | 43 |
1894 | 50 |
1895 | 54 |
1896 | 51 |
1897 | 58 |
1898 | 67 |
1899 | 39 |
1900 | 56 |
1901 | 48 |
1902 | 54 |
1903 | 58 |
1904 | 52 |
1905 | 65 |
1906 | 50 |
1907 | 65 |
1908 | 57 |
1909 | 67 |
1910 | 74 |
1911 | 94 |
1912 | 172 |
1913 | 202 |
1914 | 225 |
1915 | 272 |
1916 | 260 |
1917 | 280 |
1918 | 256 |
1919 | 264 |
1920 | 207 |
1921 | 231 |
1922 | 176 |
1923 | 173 |
1924 | 174 |
1925 | 116 |
1926 | 135 |
1927 | 140 |
1928 | 88 |
1929 | 62 |
1930 | 86 |
1931 | 78 |
1932 | 83 |
1933 | 67 |
1934 | 76 |
1935 | 59 |
1936 | 71 |
1937 | 63 |
1938 | 55 |
1939 | 56 |
1940 | 54 |
1941 | 66 |
1942 | 63 |
1943 | 55 |
1944 | 58 |
1945 | 58 |
1946 | 53 |
1947 | 56 |
1948 | 51 |
1949 | 62 |
1950 | 46 |
1951 | 45 |
1952 | 49 |
1953 | 57 |
1954 | 58 |
1955 | 60 |
1956 | 52 |
1957 | 66 |
1958 | 63 |
1959 | 65 |
1960 | 60 |
1961 | 63 |
1962 | 51 |
1963 | 47 |
1964 | 44 |
1965 | 36 |
1966 | 34 |
1967 | 24 |
1968 | 33 |
1969 | 31 |
1970 | 34 |
1971 | 41 |
1972 | 34 |
1973 | 38 |
1974 | 37 |
1975 | 40 |
1976 | 36 |
1977 | 43 |
1978 | 25 |
1979 | 24 |
1980 | 36 |
1981 | 34 |
1982 | 34 |
1983 | 27 |
1984 | 19 |
1985 | 27 |
1986 | 21 |
1987 | 28 |
1988 | 25 |
1989 | 23 |
1990 | 25 |
1991 | 23 |
1992 | 17 |
1993 | 18 |
1994 | 19 |
1995 | 20 |
1996 | 28 |
1997 | 27 |
1998 | 29 |
1999 | 23 |
2000 | 31 |
2001 | 42 |
2002 | 44 |
2003 | 57 |
2004 | 36 |
2005 | 41 |
2006 | 44 |
2007 | 52 |
2008 | 49 |
2009 | 56 |
2010 | 55 |
2011 | 51 |
2012 | 49 |
2013 | 63 |
2014 | 60 |
2015 | 80 |
2016 | 61 |
2017 | 74 |
2018 | 81 |
2019 | 81 |
2020 | 53 |
2021 | 64 |
2022 | 59 |
2023 | 59 |
2024 | 57 |