Abygail
Every Abygail since 1974 — 2,860 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abygail
Abygail is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,325 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 2,860 American babies have been named Abygail. Its peak came in 2009, when 180 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 Abygail stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abygail year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,325 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,396 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,392 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,907 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,092 |
| 2020 | 43 | #3,498 |
| 2019 | 48 | #3,273 |
| 2018 | 70 | #2,510 |
| 2017 | 81 | #2,283 |
| 2016 | 118 | #1,757 |
| 2015 | 111 | #1,850 |
| 2014 | 92 | #2,096 |
| 2013 | 129 | #1,646 |
| 2012 | 156 | #1,457 |
| 2011 | 155 | #1,455 |
| 2010 | 155 | #1,456 |
| 2009 | 180 | #1,334 |
| 2008 | 169 | #1,405 |
| 2007 | 173 | #1,387 |
| 2006 | 165 | #1,381 |
| 2005 | 127 | #1,599 |
| 2004 | 127 | #1,554 |
| 2003 | 108 | #1,743 |
| 2002 | 91 | #1,934 |
| 2001 | 63 | #2,461 |
| 2000 | 70 | #2,236 |
| 1995 | 37 | #3,088 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,415 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abygail in 2025?
Abygail ranked #6,325 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abygail?
2,860 babies have been named Abygail in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abygail most popular?
Abygail peaked in 2009, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Abygail a boy or girl name?
Abygail is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abygail rising or falling?
Abygail is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.