US Popularity:5031
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Father Of Many
Abe is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin and is commonly the shortened version of the names Abraham and Abram. As a known diminutive of Abraham, Abe is a name commonly connected to religious texts. As a patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Abe was rewarded by God for his immense faith with the gift of his son, Jacob. Although often a religious name, it’s also connected with famous and historical figures, like Abraham Lincoln, Abe Vigoda from The Godfather, and the fictional Abraham Van Helsing who hunts Count Dracula in Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel.

Abe Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Abe is currently #3978 on The Bump
Boy:Abe is currently #1302 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Abe is currently #5031 in U.S. births
Boy:Abe is currently #1567 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#5031
in 2023
+ 86
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Name Doctor, Abe

  • Behind the Name, Abe, January 2019

  • WordSense, Abe

  • WordSense, Abraham

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