Abbi
Girl name · 459 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Abbi: 459 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 56 births in 2004.
Abbi is a charming modern diminutive of Abigail, a Hebrew name meaning "my father is joy" or "father's joy." While often a standalone given name in Scotland today, it first emerged as a friendly shortening of the longer biblical name. One well-known bearer is Abbi Glines, the bestselling American author of young adult romance novels. Abbie Hoffman, the American political and social activist, also popularised the longer spelling. The name shares its root with Abigail, the wife of King David in the Old Testament, celebrated for her wisdom and beauty. In Scotland, Abbi has a fresh, informal feel, bringing a touch of warmth while retaining its timeless biblical connection.
Girl 29 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200456 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #7923 babies
- Total births
- 459since 1990
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 63%vs prior 5y