Abe
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Abe: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2017.
Of Hebrew origin, Abe is a short form of Abraham, meaning "father of many" or "father of a multitude." It is most famously borne by Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, whose leadership during the Civil War and Emancipation Proclamation made him an enduring symbol of integrity. The name also connects to the biblical patriarch Abraham, central to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. More locally, it appears in the Scottish surname Abercrombie, though that shares a different etymological root. In modern pop culture, Abe often carries a gentle, old-fashioned charm, evoking wise, kindly characters in film and literature—a sturdy yet approachable choice.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20173 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #7013 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2017
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y