Abigail Boy

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAB-ih-gail / ˈæb.ɪ.ɡeɪl

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: My father is joy; English: A father's joy

Historical & Cultural Background

Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly associated with the biblical figure Abigail, who was the wife of King David. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the Puritan era. It has been used for both boys and girls, though it is predominantly a feminine name in modern contexts.

Trend Summary

The name Abigail has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often ranking among the top names for girls.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Abigale
  • Abby

International Variants

  • Abigaíl (Spanish)
  • Abigaíl (Portuguese)

Famous people named Abigail

Fictional characters named Abigail

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Abigail was first seen in the United States in 1976. Abigail has ranked as high as #1253 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Kentucky, California, District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Abigail has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Abigail (2004)

StateBirthsShare
KY 68
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19766
198011
19817
19828
198312
19847
198512
198615
198713
198810
198922
199020
199113
199216
199312
199412
199512
199617
19976
199822
199917
200016
200119
200220
200323
200489
200513
200616
200727
200820
200916
20109
201121
201213
201316
201413
201510
201610
20176
201813
201911
20216
20226
20239