Abigayl
Every Abigayl since 1990 — 345 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abigayl
Abigayl is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1990, 345 American babies have been named Abigayl. Its peak came in 2002, when 23 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 Abigayl stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abigayl year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #15,702 |
| 2017 | 5 | #15,927 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,249 |
| 2015 | 8 | #11,843 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,583 |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,606 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,496 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,784 |
| 2010 | 18 | #6,907 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,456 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,075 |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,553 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,128 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,249 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,377 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,421 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,086 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,176 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,210 |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,769 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,198 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abigayl in 2025?
Abigayl did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Abigayl?
345 babies have been named Abigayl in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abigayl most popular?
Abigayl peaked in 2002, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Abigayl a boy or girl name?
Abigayl is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abigayl rising or falling?
Abigayl is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.