Find out how popular the first name Abigael has been for the last 45 years (from 1980 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Abigael by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Abigael is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Abigael being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 38 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Abigael.

The history of the first name Abigael

The name Abigael 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 "avi" meaning "father" and "gil" meaning "joy" or "rejoice".

The name Abigail first appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Samuel. Abigail was a wife of the wealthy landowner Nabal, known for her wisdom and beauty. When David was fleeing from King Saul, Abigail intervened and prevented him from taking violent revenge against her foolish husband.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Abigael was Abigael de Neville, born in 1422 in Yorkshire, England. She was a noblewoman and the daughter of Sir Thomas Neville and Joan Beaufort.

In the 16th century, Abigael Cromwell (1559-1603) was the daughter of Sir Henry Cromwell and granddaughter of Thomas Cromwell, the chief minister to King Henry VIII. She married William Paulet, 3rd Marquess of Winchester.

Abigael Bradshaw (1651-1725) was a Quaker minister and writer from Cheshire, England. She published several works on Quaker beliefs and practices during her lifetime.

Abigael Adams (1765-1849) was the daughter of John Adams, the second President of the United States, and Abigail Adams. She was born in Massachusetts and lived during the American Revolutionary War period.

Abigael Perkins (1775-1846) was an early American folk artist and painter from Connecticut. She is known for her portraits and still life paintings, many of which are held in museum collections today.

The name Abigael combines the Hebrew roots of Abigail with a unique spelling variation, reflecting its enduring popularity over centuries as a name steeped in biblical history and cultural significance.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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