Primarily a girl's name · 100% girls
Origin: FrenchIn Pythagorean numerology, every letter has a value from 1 to 9. Adding the letters of Abigail yields these three numbers — a playful read on the name's character.
We liked Abby but wanted something with more backbone behind it. Abigail. Presidential, biblical, timeless. She's currently Abby, will probably always be Abby, but there's Abigail waiting for her if she ever wants it.
— Mark, Richmond VA, 2017
My wife insisted on a name that couldn't be shortened to something unfortunate. Abigail's nickname trajectory is Abby or Gail, both fine. This was a surprisingly large factor in our decision.
— James, Hartford CT, 2020
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Rank is among all girls' names registered that year.
| Year | Babies | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 94 | #311 |
| 1992 | 87 | #326 |
| 1993 | 141 | #217 |
| 1994 | 198 | #148 |
| 1995 | 286 | #128 |
| 1996 | 324 | #105 |
| 1997 | 375 | #80 |
| 1998 | 461 | #62 |
| 1999 | 499 | #53 |
| 2000 | 548 | #41 |
| 2001 | 832 | #22 |
| 2002 | 844 | #16 |
| 2003 | 955 | #12 |
| 2004 | 970 | #10 |
| 2005 | 958 | #13 |
| 2006 | 1,097 | #9 |
| 2007 | 1,150 | #10 |
| 2008 | 1,173 | #9 |
| 2009 | 1,132 | #9 |
| 2010 | 1,055 | #11 |
| 2011 | 1,127 | #11 |
| 2012 | 1,074 | #11 |
| 2013 | 986 | #10 |
| 2014 | 1,037 | #9 |
| 2015 | 1,057 | #10 |
| 2016 | 1,096 | #10 |
| 2017 | 969 | #11 |
| 2018 | 922 | #12 |
| 2019 | 899 | #11 |
| 2020 | 730 | #19 |
| 2021 | 730 | #19 |
| 2022 | 718 | #15 |
| 2023 | 607 | #25 |
| 2024 | 597 | #25 |
