Girl · #16,416 in 2026

Abernathy

Name: Popularity of the name Abernathy in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Abernathy, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,416

Peak Rank

#12,198 (2012)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2008

First Year

2015

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#12198

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Abernathy

Abernathy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2008, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 8 Abernathys were born — ranking #12,198 that year. As of 2026, Abernathy ranks #16,416 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Abernathys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Abernathy

Phonetically similar names — useful when Abernathy is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Abernethy
Abnaki
Abenaki
Apparati
Apathy
Abney
Apathie
Abruzzi
Ibaraki

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abernathy

What does the name Abernathy mean?

Abernathy is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Abernathy in 2026?

In 2026, Abernathy ranks #16,416 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Abernathy most popular?

Abernathy reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #12,198 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Abernathy a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Abernathy is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Abernathy?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abernathy include Cullen, Dixi, Kinna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Abernathy

Abernathy is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Abernathy's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #12,198. Use the chart and map above to compare Abernathy's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.