Will my child share the name Abe with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Abe per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Abe in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Abe becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Abe has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 596 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1664 in 1999. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Abe a good choice for a distinctive name?

Abe is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Abe a popular baby name in the United States?

Abe does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2672

Abe

Abe is a distinctive choice, ranked #2672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Abe in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2672

About the Name Abe

Abe has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 596 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #1664 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1998.

Abe is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.