Holding steady.
Popularity of Abaigeal since 1989
Babies named Abaigeal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 155 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Abaigeal is a modern respelling of the traditional Irish name Eibhlín, which itself has Norman roots. While the name has never cracked the top 1,000 in the United States, it saw its most frequent use in 2003, with a stable trajectory since. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1989, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of inventive spellings. Despite its low usage, the name carries a connection to Irish heritage and offers a unique alternative to more common forms like Abigail.
Abaigeal is a modern respelling of the traditional Irish name Eibhlín, which itself is a Gaelic form of the Norman French name Aveline. The name was introduced to Ireland by the Normans and later anglicized as Eileen or Evelyn. This spelling variant emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of phonetic and creative respellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abi, Abbie, Gail
Sibling names for Abaigeal
Names that share Abaigeal's style, for a brother or sister.
