Abygail

Abygail 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 18 girls in the United States.

Abygail at a glance

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

About the name Abygail

Abygail 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, Abygail first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1333 in 2009, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 2,841 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Abygail in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#1333 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Abygail in 2024
18
Total since 1880
2,841

Abygail in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1958 in 1997
Babies named Abygail in 2015
3
Total since 1996
81

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abygail mean?

The meaning of Abygail 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 Abygail a boy or girl name?

Abygail is a girl name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Abygail?

Abygail comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Abygail?

Abygail first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #1333 in 2009, and 18 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].