Declining since 2002, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Abigael since 1980
Babies named Abigael per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 408 |
| 2000s | 715 |
| 2010s | 551 |
| 2020s | 206 |
Meaning & origin
Abigael is a variant spelling of the classic biblical name Abigail. In 2025, it ranked 5,554 in the United States, with approximately 1 in every 73,058 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak popularity occurred in 2009, when it ranked higher than in any other year since records began in 1980. Since 2002, the name has been on a downward trajectory, reflecting a broader trend away from less common variant spellings of traditional names. Despite its rarity, Abigael remains a recognizable and phonetically intuitive spelling choice for parents seeking a distinctive twist on a familiar name.
Abigael is a variant spelling of Abigail, from the Hebrew name Avigail, composed of av meaning 'father' and gil meaning 'joy' or 'rejoicing'. In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail was the wife of King David, known for her wisdom and beauty. The name has been in use among English speakers since the Protestant Reformation, with the Abigael spelling emerging as a less common alternative.
“Abigael” around the world
Where Abigael lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
95
babies in 2024
Quebec
34
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abby, Abbie, Abi, Abe, Gael
Sibling names for Abigael
Names that share Abigael's style, for a brother or sister.
