Abbigail

Abbigail 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 37 girls in the United States.

Abbigail at a glance

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

About the name Abbigail

Abbigail 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, Abbigail first appears in Social Security records in 1959. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #458 in 2009, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 12,114 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Abbigail in US records

First recorded (US)
1959
Best US rank
#458 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Abbigail in 2024
37
Total since 1880
12,114

Abbigail in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#527 in 1997
Babies named Abbigail in 2024
3
Total since 1996
597

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abbigail mean?

The meaning of Abbigail 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 Abbigail a boy or girl name?

Abbigail is a girl name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Abbigail?

Abbigail comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Abbigail?

Abbigail first appears in US records in 1959. Its best-ever ranking was #458 in 2009, and 37 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].