Abagail
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 5,882 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Abagail is a three-syllable girl's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With 5,882 recorded U.S. births since 1950, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
In the most recent SSA release, Abagail ranks #5780 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Abagail is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigayil, composed of av (father) and gil (joy), meaning 'my father is joyful' or 'source of my father's joy.'
With nearly 5,900 recorded births, Abagail is one of the spelling variants of Abigail that emerged from the name's extraordinary popularity in the 1990s and 2000s, when parents sought to give their daughters a slightly unique spelling of this beloved biblical name. The biblical Abigail was celebrated for her exceptional wisdom, courage, and beauty — qualities that have made every form of this name an enduring favorite.
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Abagail is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Abagail has been recorded as a girl's name since 1950, with 5,882 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Abagail was #932 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5780, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 157 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 1,371 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 2,774 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 1,240 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 237 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 69 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 19 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 15 | — |
The Story of Abagail
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Abagail is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Abagail are most likely born between 1998 and 2018.
How rare is Abagail?
Only about 1 in every 171,429 babies born in 2024 was named Abagail — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1950, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 2,774 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Abagail by the numbers
- Would fill 123 school buses
- Meeting one Abagail per day would take 16.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(59 years, 1950–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | #5780 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4871 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4198 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4828 |
| 2020 | 48 | #3221 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3849 |
| 2018 | 70 | #2509 |
| 2017 | 60 | #2814 |
| 2016 | 73 | #2480 |
| 2015 | 104 | #1937 |
| 2014 | 132 | #1624 |
| 2013 | 159 | #1424 |
| 2012 | 222 | #1118 |
| 2011 | 231 | #1066 |
| 2010 | 282 | #919 |
| 2009 | 297 | #911 |
| 2008 | 321 | #868 |
| 2007 | 314 | #885 |
| 2006 | 298 | #892 |
| 2005 | 288 | #881 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1950–2024