Ab Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAb / æbHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Father; English: Short form of various names
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, 'Ab' means 'father' and is often used in biblical contexts. The name has also been adopted in English-speaking cultures as a diminutive or short form of names like Abraham. It is relatively uncommon as a standalone name but can carry significant meaning in familial contexts.
Trend Summary
The name Ab has seen limited popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Abb
- Abbie
International Variants
- Abdiel (Hebrew)
- Abel (Hebrew)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ab was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ab has ranked as high as #1347 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Ab has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ab (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |