Abernathy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Abernathy means 'snake' in Gaelic.
Meaning of the Name Abernathy
Abernathy is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic name 'Albha' meaning 'Scotland' and 'nathrach' meaning 'snake'. It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a serpent-like quality or as a reference to the Pictish symbol of the snake. This name has a rich history in Scottish clans and can be found in various spellings throughout the years.
Popularity of the Name Abernathy
The popularity for the name Abernathy peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 8 births, which ranked number 21,054 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Abernathy had the most female births in 2012 with 8, which ranked number 12,196 out of 19,523 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Abernathy has declined sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Abernathy has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Abernathy
- 10 Year Trend of Abernathy: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Abernathy: -100.00%
Popularity of Abernathy by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Abernathy. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Abernathy in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Abernathy is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Abernathy
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