Abigail is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #10882 in 2022 with 6 recorded births. This places Abigail in the bottom 24% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 89 births ranking #1501. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 64.7%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 290,729 boys born was named Abigail. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Abigail is a major Hebrew classic meaning my father is joy. It feels warm, intelligent, and deeply established.
The name comes from the Hebrew Bible and has remained one of the strongest girls' names in English-speaking countries. Its long life has helped it feel both traditional and fresh.