Abagail

Abagail is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 21 girls in the United States.

Abagail at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Abagail

Abagail belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Abagail first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #868 in 2008, and in 2024 21 babies received the name — 5,882 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Abagail in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#868 in 2008
Peak year
2008
Babies named Abagail in 2024
21
Total since 1880
5,882

Abagail in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2701 in 1998
Babies named Abagail in 2000
5
Total since 1996
21

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abagail mean?

The meaning of Abagail is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Abagail a boy or girl name?

Abagail is a girl name. In 2024, 21 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Abagail?

Abagail comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Abagail?

Abagail first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #868 in 2008, and 21 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].