Abbigail
Every Abbigail since 1959 — 12,159 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abbigail
Abbigail is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,780 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 12,159 American babies have been named Abbigail. Its peak came in 2009, when 676 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Abbigail stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abbigail year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,780 | — | — |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,964 | — | — |
| 2023 | 59 | #2,852 | — | — |
| 2022 | 69 | #2,554 | — | — |
| 2021 | 71 | #2,485 | — | — |
| 2020 | 95 | #1,977 | — | — |
| 2019 | 141 | #1,529 | — | — |
| 2018 | 163 | #1,379 | — | — |
| 2017 | 180 | #1,303 | — | — |
| 2016 | 224 | #1,132 | — | — |
| 2015 | 261 | #1,025 | — | — |
| 2014 | 322 | #855 | — | — |
| 2013 | 364 | #747 | — | — |
| 2012 | 462 | #619 | — | — |
| 2011 | 570 | #514 | — | — |
| 2010 | 590 | #508 | — | — |
| 2009 | 676 | #458 | — | — |
| 2008 | 608 | #510 | — | — |
| 2007 | 653 | #495 | — | — |
| 2006 | 631 | #490 | — | — |
| 2005 | 601 | #502 | — | — |
| 2004 | 553 | #519 | 5 | #11,361 |
| 2003 | 555 | #515 | — | — |
| 2002 | 578 | #484 | — | — |
| 2001 | 544 | #505 | — | — |
| 2000 | 475 | #549 | — | — |
| 1995 | 232 | #842 | — | — |
| 1990 | 86 | #1,701 | — | — |
| 1985 | 36 | #2,658 | — | — |
| 1980 | 30 | #2,940 | — | — |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,516 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,363 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,539 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abbigail in 2025?
Abbigail ranked #3,780 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abbigail?
12,159 babies have been named Abbigail in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abbigail most popular?
Abbigail peaked in 2009, when 676 newborns received the name.
Is Abbigail a boy or girl name?
Abbigail is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abbigail rising or falling?
Abbigail is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.