Abegail Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAB-uh-gail / /ˈæb.ɪ.ɡeɪl/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: father's joy; English: a variant of Abigail
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Abegail is a variant of Abigail, which has roots in Hebrew culture. In the Bible, Abigail was the wife of King David and is noted for her beauty and intelligence. The name has been popular in various forms throughout history, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has seen a resurgence in modern times as parents seek unique yet traditional names.
Trend Summary
Abegail has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years, reflecting a trend towards unique spellings of traditional names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Abigail
- Abegail
International Variants
- Abigaíl (Spanish)
- Abigaïl (French)
- Abigael (Dutch)
Famous people named Abegail
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Fictional characters named Abegail
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Abegail was first seen in the United States in 1981. Abegail has ranked as high as #1248 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Abegail has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Abegail (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 7 |