Abbott
Boy name · #3958 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Abbott? In official American birth records, Abbott has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 27 baby boys were named Abbott, placing it at #3958 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2684, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 66,667 boys born in 2025 was named Abbott.
Babies named Abbott per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Abbott first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 59 boys were named Abbott — good for #2255 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Abbott against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Abbott in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Abbott is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Abbott will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Abbott is most common
State-level data for Abbott is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Abbott
Statistically, parents drawn to Abbott tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Avett, Eliott, Riott, Becket, and Hewitt.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Abbott | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3949 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3693 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3177 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3464 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3121 |
| 2020 | 35 | #3202 |
| 2019 | 45 | #2766 |
| 2018 | 54 | #2417 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2240 |
| 2016 | 59 | #2255 |
| 2015 | 45 | #2684 |
| 2014 | 47 | #2582 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2364 |
| 2012 | 39 | #2954 |
| 2011 | 37 | #3046 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3239 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4922 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5067 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5661 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6094 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5278 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7536 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8643 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7055 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10349 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Abbott?
In official American birth records, the name Abbott first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Abbott a popular boy name?
Abbott ranked #3958 among boys in 2025 with 27 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2684.
When was the name Abbott most popular?
Abbott peaked in 2016, when 59 American boys received the name (ranked #2255 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Abbott?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 66,667 newborn American boys was named Abbott. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.