gender neutral
Abigail
father's joy
About Abigail
This timeless biblical name has remained beloved across centuries, consistently ranking among parents' favorites for its perfect blend of classic elegance and approachable warmth. Abigail carries historical weight and cultural significance while feeling perfectly at home in contemporary settings. The name offers exceptional versatility through its various nickname options, allowing your daughter to choose her preferred identity at different life stages—from playful childhood through professional adulthood. Parents appreciate how Abigail sounds both strong and feminine, serious and friendly, traditional and fresh simultaneously. The name has been chosen by celebrities, historical figures, and families across all backgrounds, demonstrating its universal appeal and adaptability. Abigail pairs beautifully with virtually any middle name or surname combination, creating flowing, harmonious full names that sound complete and polished.
Popularity of the Name Abigail
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #492 | ||||
| 1881 | #623 | ||||
| 1882 | #493 | ||||
| 1883 | #579 | ||||
| 1884 | #583 | ||||
| 1885 | #745 | ||||
| 1886 | #572 | ||||
| 1887 | #633 | ||||
| 1888 | #593 | ||||
| 1889 | #567 | ||||
| 1890 | #940 | ||||
| 1891 | #839 | ||||
| 1892 | #908 | ||||
| 1893 | #630 | ||||
| 1894 | #850 | ||||
| 1895 | #815 | ||||
| 1896 | #843 | ||||
| 1897 | #826 | ||||
| 1901 | #918 | ||||
| 1902 | #818 | ||||
| 1903 | #760 | ||||
| 1906 | #965 | ||||
| 1939 | #974 | ||||
| 1943 | #996 | ||||
| 1946 | #952 | ||||
| 1949 | #822 | ||||
| 1950 | #823 | ||||
| 1951 | #748 | ||||
| 1952 | #722 | ||||
| 1953 | #704 | ||||
| 1954 | #772 | ||||
| 1955 | #699 | ||||
| 1956 | #693 | ||||
| 1957 | #730 | ||||
| 1958 | #711 | ||||
| 1959 | #698 | ||||
| 1960 | #673 | ||||
| 1961 | #680 | ||||
| 1962 | #617 | ||||
| 1963 | #633 | ||||
| 1964 | #655 | ||||
| 1965 | #679 | ||||
| 1966 | #710 | ||||
| 1967 | #609 | ||||
| 1968 | #592 | ||||
| 1969 | #590 | #303 | |||
| 1970 | #526 | ||||
| 1971 | #491 | ||||
| 1972 | #468 | #382 | #332 | ||
| 1973 | #413 | #374 | |||
| 1974 | #357 | #428 | |||
| 1975 | #353 | #282 | |||
| 1976 | #278 | #351 | #271 | ||
| 1977 | #298 | #232 | #262 | ||
| 1978 | #242 | #217 | #348 | ||
| 1979 | #213 | #211 | #391 | ||
| 1980 | #176 | #211 | #370 | ||
| 1981 | #156 | #208 | #386 | ||
| 1982 | #157 | #230 | #399 | ||
| 1983 | #151 | #183 | #476 | ||
| 1984 | #154 | #198 | #459 | ||
| 1985 | #153 | #143 | |||
| 1986 | #143 | #108 | #356 | ||
| 1987 | #138 | #144 | #417 | ||
| 1988 | #118 | #140 | #359 | ||
| 1989 | #94 | #145 | #285 | ||
| 1990 | #90 | #105 | #380 | ||
| 1991 | #92 | #97 | #300 | #302 | |
| 1992 | #86 | #96 | #415 | #317 | |
| 1993 | #67 | #100 | #233 | #214 | |
| 1994 | #42 | #91 | #220 | #147 | |
| 1995 | #36 | #78 | #211 | #125 | |
| 1996 | #32 | #72 | #142 | #105 | |
| 1997 | #26 | #26 | #63 | #150 | #79 |
| 1998 | #18 | #26 | #53 | #107 | #62 |
| 1999 | #18 | #22 | #57 | #93 | #53 |
| 2000 | #14 | #23 | #68 | #82 | #41 |
| 2001 | #8 | #24 | #63 | #66 | #22 |
| 2002 | #7 | #23 | #36 | #68 | #15 |
| 2003 | #6 | #20 | #42 | #54 | #12 |
| 2004 | #6 | #20 | #49 | #42 | #10 |
| 2005 | #4 | #21 | #46 | #45 | #13 |
| 2006 | #6 | #24 | #47 | #44 | #9 |
| 2007 | #8 | #25 | #39 | #45 | #10 |
| 2008 | #8 | #29 | #48 | #36 | #9 |
| 2009 | #8 | #35 | #38 | #46 | #9 |
| 2010 | #7 | #38 | #28 | #49 | #11 |
| 2011 | #7 | #38 | #33 | #53 | #10 |
| 2012 | #7 | #45 | #32 | #50 | #11 |
| 2013 | #8 | #46 | #42 | #54 | #11 |
| 2014 | #8 | #48 | #27 | #55 | #9 |
| 2015 | #7 | #51 | #33 | #56 | #10 |
| 2016 | #8 | #58 | #54 | #52 | #10 |
| 2017 | #10 | #69 | #52 | #62 | #11 |
| 2018 | #11 | #74 | #38 | #75 | #12 |
| 2019 | #11 | #81 | #30 | #60 | #11 |
| 2020 | #12 | #84 | #58 | #64 | #19 |
| 2021 | #17 | #101 | #51 | #94 | #18 |
| 2022 | #24 | #120 | #64 | #84 | #15 |
| 2023 | #31 | #128 | #54 | #86 | #25 |
| 2024 | #32 | #139 | #76 | #79 | #25 |
| 2025 | #41 | #174 | #89 | #117 | #42 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Abigail
Names Similar to Abigail
Nicknames for Abigail
- Abby
- Gail
- Abi
- Abbey
- Gale
Famous People Named Abigail
| Abigail Adams | Former First Lady of the United States |
| Abigail Breslin | American actress |
| Abigail Disney | American filmmaker and philanthropist |
| Abigail Fillmore | Former First Lady of the United States |
| Abigail Johnson | American businesswoman |
| Abigail Spencer | American actress |
| Abigail Washburn | American folk singer-songwriter |
| Abigail Williams | One of the main accusers in the Salem witch trials |
| Abigail Folger | American socialite and victim of the Manson Family murders |
| Abigail Van Buren | American advice columnist, known as "Dear Abby" |
Characters Named Abigail
| Abigail "Abby" Sciuto | "NCIS" television series |
| Abigail Hobbs | "Hannibal" television series |
| Abigail Williams | "The Crucible" play by Arthur Miller |
| Abigail Whistler | "Blade - Trinity" movie |
| Abigail "Misty" Briarton | "Left 4 Dead" video game series |
| Abigail "Abby" Griffin | "The 100" television series |
| Abigail "Abby" Mills | "Sleepy Hollow" television series |
| Abigail "Abby" Yates | "Ghostbusters" movie |
| Abigail "Abby" Lockhart | "ER" television series |
| Abigail "Abby" Bartlett | "The West Wing" television series |