Rising since 2022, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Abbigale since 1981
Babies named Abbigale per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 414 |
| 2000s | 1,133 |
| 2010s | 556 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Abbigale is a modern respelling of the classic name Abigail, which has biblical roots and enduring popularity. First recorded in U.S. data in 1981, the name saw its peak usage in 2005, when it was most commonly chosen. In 2025, it ranks 13,208th with a frequency of 1 in 267,878 births. Unlike the more common Abigail, which has been a top-100 staple for decades, Abbigale remains a rare variant, appealing to parents who want a familiar sound with a distinctive spelling. Its trajectory has been rising since 2022, suggesting a slight resurgence. While no top states stand out for this spelling, it follows the broader trend of phonetic respellings of biblical names.
Abbigale is a modern respelling of Abigail, which comes from the Hebrew name Avigail (אֲבִיגַיִל), from 'av' meaning 'father' and 'gil' meaning 'joy'. In the Old Testament, Abigail was the wife of King David, known for her beauty and wisdom. The variant spelling with a double 'b' emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by names like Abbie and a preference for distinctive spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abby, Abbie, Gail, Gayle
Sibling names for Abbigale
Names that share Abbigale's style, for a brother or sister.
