You’ve seen her on YeahMad. You’ve seen her cracking up (or trying not to) in the OG Crew videos. Maybe you’ve even caught her new podcast, Don’t Get Me Started. But for someone who spends so much time in front of a lens, there is one thing that keeps tripping people up: Abby Boom real name isn’t actually what it says on the tin.
Honestly, it’s kinda rare for an influencer to be this upfront about their stage name while still keeping the original one tucked away.
Why the name change happened
Abby has been pretty candid about this. In a few podcast appearances, specifically on Behind the Screens and the YeahMad orbit, she dropped the bombshell that "Abby" is actually her middle name.
Why did she ditch the first name? Basically, it was a survival tactic.
Growing up in Australia, Abby didn’t have the easiest time in school. She’s mentioned attending four different high schools. That’s a lot of "new kid" energy to deal with. She admitted that around age 9 or 10, she started asking people to call her Abby because her real first name wasn’t common in Australia. She felt it made her a target for bullying. She associated her birth name with "horrible times" and wanted a clean slate.
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She thought if she changed her name, people would stop being mean. Spoilers: she says it didn't actually work, but the name stuck anyway.
The story behind "Boom"
Now, if you think "Boom" is a bit much for a legal surname, you’re right. It’s not.
The origin of "Boom" is actually sort of a group joke. One of her best friends works as a social worker and needed a fake surname for social media to stay anonymous from clients. For a laugh, their entire friend group decided to change their surnames to "Boom" on Facebook and Instagram.
While everyone else eventually changed theirs back, Abby’s social media started blowing up during that exact window. By the time she was famous enough for people to care, she was already "Abby Boom."
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Career shift and the "YeahMad" era
Most fans know her from the YeahMad YouTube channel, which became a viral juggernaut for its dad joke battles and "try not to laugh" format. Her chemistry with the rest of the cast was a huge part of why that channel hit such high numbers.
However, things got messy.
In late 2024, there was a public fracture. If you follow the Reddit threads or the Behind the Screens podcast, you know there’s been a lot of back-and-forth about whether she was "terminated" or "suspended" during contract negotiations. This led to the birth of the OG Crew, where she continued working with several original members of the YeahMad team.
What is she doing now?
Currently, Abby is leaning heavily into the UK podcast scene. She’s been appearing on Have a Word and launched her own show, Don't Get Me Started. She’s moving away from just being "the girl who laughs at dad jokes" and into more long-form, unfiltered commentary.
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She’s also been open about the realities of influencer life—the "icks," the plastic surgery discussions, and the weirdness of navigating fame when your "stage name" was originally just a joke between friends.
Facts at a glance
- Real First Name: Undisclosed (she keeps this private to distance herself from childhood bullying).
- Known Name: Abby (Middle name).
- Surname: "Boom" (A joke name adopted for social media anonymity).
- Height: 1.68m (approx 5'6").
- Primary Projects: YeahMad, OG Crew, Don't Get Me Started podcast.
The move to keep her birth name private isn't just about branding. It’s a boundary. In an era where every influencer shares their entire life, keeping that one piece of her original identity for herself is probably the smartest move she’s made.
If you're following her career, keep an eye on her podcasting ventures. She’s clearly trying to build a brand that exists outside of the "viral clip" format, focusing more on her personality and perspective rather than just being a face in a comedy ensemble. You can find her most recent unfiltered takes on her YouTube channel or by catching her guest spots on the UK comedy circuit.