Abygail Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAB-ih-gail / /ˈeɪ.bɪ.ɡeɪl/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: father's joy; English: a variant of Abigail
Historical & Cultural Background
Abygail is a variant of the name Abigail, which has Hebrew origins. In the Bible, Abigail was the wife of King David and is often associated with beauty and intelligence. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. Over time, different spellings and variations have emerged, including Abygail.
Trend Summary
Abygail has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Abigail
- Abigale
International Variants
- Abigaíl (Spanish)
- Abigaille (Italian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Abygail was first seen in the United States in 1974. Abygail has ranked as high as #1198 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Abygail has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Abygail (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 45 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 52 |
| 2000 | 70 |
| 2001 | 63 |
| 2002 | 91 |
| 2003 | 108 |
| 2004 | 127 |
| 2005 | 127 |
| 2006 | 165 |
| 2007 | 173 |
| 2008 | 168 |
| 2009 | 180 |
| 2010 | 155 |
| 2011 | 155 |
| 2012 | 156 |
| 2013 | 129 |
| 2014 | 92 |
| 2015 | 111 |
| 2016 | 118 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 70 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 18 |