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Abigael

Girl name

Abigael has been given to 1,964 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It peaked in 2009. In 2025, about 1 in 73,058 girls was named Abigael.

Meaning & origin

Variant of Abigail.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,964

Peak year

2009 (84 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1980

10-year trend

▼ -49%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Abigael — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Abigael.

FAQ

How popular is the name Abigael?

Abigael has been given to 1,964 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Abigael peak?

Abigael peaked in 2009, when 84 babies were given the name.

Is Abigael a girl or boy name?

Abigael is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Abigael are girls).

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