Abbagail
A feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Abigail, meaning "father's joy".
Name Census estimates that about 857 living Americans carry the first name Abbagail. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Abbagail today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abbagail births was 2009 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abbagail. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
857
~ 1 in 399,947 Americans
Peak year
2009
60 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,594
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Abbagail: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Abbagail from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 420 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abbagail by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Abbagail during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Abbagails live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Ohio, California, Kentucky recorded the most babies named Abbagail, while North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Abbagail
The name Abbagail is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Abigail, which means "father's joy" or "source of joy". It is derived from the Hebrew words "av" meaning "father" and "gil" meaning "joy" or "rejoicing". The name has been in use since ancient times, with records showing it was a common name among Hebrew women in biblical times.
The earliest known reference to the name Abigail can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it is the name of a wise and beautiful woman who became the wife of King David. According to the Book of Samuel, Abigail was initially married to a wealthy but ill-tempered man named Nabal. When David's men sought provisions from Nabal, he refused, prompting Abigail to intervene and placate David with food and gifts, thus averting bloodshed.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Abigail was Abigail Adams, the wife of the second President of the United States, John Adams. Born in 1744, Abigail Adams was a strong advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in the early years of the American Revolution. She is remembered for her famous quote, "Remember the ladies," which she wrote in a letter to her husband, urging him to consider the rights of women in the new nation.
Another notable Abigail in history was Abigail Disney, the daughter of Roy O. Disney, co-founder of The Walt Disney Company. Born in 1960, Abigail Disney is a philanthropist, activist, and filmmaker known for her work in promoting social justice and environmental causes.
In the realm of literature, Abigail is the name of a character in Arthur Miller's famous play "The Crucible," which explores the Salem Witch Trials of the late 17th century. Abigail Williams, the play's main antagonist, is a young woman who accuses innocent people of witchcraft, leading to their execution.
The name Abbagail also has connections to ancient Jewish history. One example is Abbagail Levi, a Jewish writer and scholar who lived in the 16th century. She is known for her work in preserving and promoting the Judeo-Spanish language and culture among the Sephardic Jewish community in the Ottoman Empire.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Abbagail or its variant spellings. While the name has its roots in Hebrew tradition, it has transcended cultural boundaries and continues to be a popular choice for parents worldwide.
People
Abbagail + last name combinations
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Abbagail: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abbagail?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 857 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abbagail going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 399,947 US residents.
Is Abbagail a common name?
We classify Abbagail as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 872 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abbagail most popular?
The single biggest year for Abbagail was 2009, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abbagail is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Abbagail a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abbagail in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.