Abbie is of Hebrew origin and means "father." It's a unisex name but it's more commonly used for girls. The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, peaking at its highest ranking of #368 in the year 2000. Abbie has also been used as a shortened form of Abigail or Absalom in the past. Some notable individuals named Abbie include American actress Abbie Cobb and Australian rules footballer Abbie Holmes.
The name Abbie has seen fluctuating popularity over time, with periods of high frequency around the early to mid-20th century, particularly between 1914 and 1937 where it peaked at 16 births in 1930. However, it seems to have declined in popularity since then, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded from 1953 onwards.