Abigail
boy nameAbigail entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #1502 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#1502
peak (2004)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4935 |
| 1980s | #3904 |
| 1990s | #4482 |
| 2000s | #4321 |
| 2010s | #7005 |
| 2020s | #9972 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Abigail are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Abigail alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Abigail in 2025?
- Abigail is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Abigail most popular?
- Abigail peaked in 2004, reaching #1502 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Abigail with classmates?
- Abigail will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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