Abbey
Meaning: Father's joy, monastery
Origin: Hebrew/English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #206
Total births: 1,917
History: Abbey surged in the 2000s in Australia. Abbey Lee became one of Australia's biggest supermodels. The name has a casual, friendly character. Abbey represents Australian women who make it look effortless.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2010) | #62 |
| Babies named Abbey in 2010 | 101 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,917 |
| Peak year | 2002 (166 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #37 |
| Years in records | 1996–2010 (15 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 20 spots |
Frequently asked about Abbey
What does the name Abbey mean?
Abbey means “Father's joy, monastery” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Abbey?
Abbey has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Father's joy, monastery”.
How popular is Abbey in Australia?
Abbey ranked #62 in Australia in 2010 — given to 101 babies that year.
When was Abbey most popular?
Abbey peaked in 2002 with 166 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Abbey a boy or girl name?
Abbey is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Abbeys in registered births are female.
Is the name Abbey rising or falling in popularity?
Abbey has fallen 20 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #42 in 2005 to #62 in 2010.
How long has Abbey been recorded in Australia?
Abbey appears in birth records in Australia across 15 years — from 1996 through 2010.