Abree
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "burning, bright, and radiant".
Name Census estimates that about 633 living Americans carry the first name Abree. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Abree today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abree births was 2012 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abree. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
633
~ 1 in 541,476 Americans
Peak year
2012
46 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,439
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Abree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Abree from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 321 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abree by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Abree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Abrees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Arkansas recorded the most babies named Abree, while Georgia, Arkansas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Abree
The name Abree finds its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages from the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) dating back to around 3500 BC. The name is derived from the Sumerian word "abru," which means "to shine" or "to radiate." This connection suggests that the name Abree may have been associated with celestial bodies, such as stars or the sun, which were revered in various ancient cultures.
The earliest recorded use of the name Abree can be traced back to cuneiform tablets from the city-state of Uruk in ancient Sumer, where it was used as a personal name for both men and women. These tablets date back to the 3rd millennium BC and provide evidence of the name's long-standing presence in the region.
Throughout history, the name Abree has been mentioned in various ancient texts and records, although its popularity has waxed and waned across different eras and cultures. One notable example is the Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature, which dates back to around 2100 BC. In this epic, the character Abree is depicted as a wise and respected figure, offering guidance to the hero Gilgamesh on his journey.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which succeeded the Sumerians in Mesopotamia around 2350 BC, the name Abree continued to be used, indicating its enduring presence in the region. Records from this period, such as clay tablets and inscriptions, provide further evidence of the name's use.
Moving forward in time, the name Abree also appeared in various ancient Persian texts and records, suggesting its adoption and use within the Persian culture. One notable figure bearing this name was Abree of Persia, a renowned astrologer and scholar who lived during the 7th century AD. His contributions to the field of astrology and astronomy were significant, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.
In ancient Greece, the name Abree was sometimes used as a variant of the name Abreus, which was derived from the Greek word "abrotos," meaning "immortal" or "eternal." This connection may have further reinforced the name's association with celestial bodies and the concept of eternity.
During the Roman era, the name Abree was occasionally used, although it was not as common as other Latin names. One notable Roman figure with this name was Abree Claudius, a high-ranking military officer who served under Emperor Tiberius in the 1st century AD.
Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, the name Abree maintained a presence, although it was less widespread than in earlier times. Records from various European regions, such as France, Italy, and Spain, occasionally mention individuals with this name, indicating its continued use, albeit in a more localized manner.
In conclusion, the name Abree has a rich and ancient history, tracing its roots back to the Sumerian civilization in Mesopotamia. Its connection to celestial bodies and concepts of radiance and eternity has endured across various cultures and time periods, making it a name with a deep symbolic significance.
People
Abree + last name combinations
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FAQ
Abree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 633 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abree going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 541,476 US residents.
Is Abree a common name?
We classify Abree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 641 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abree most popular?
The single biggest year for Abree was 2012, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abree is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Abree a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abree in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.