Abagail
Every Abagail since 1950 — 5,898 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abagail
Abagail is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,889 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 5,898 American babies have been named Abagail. Its peak came in 2008, when 321 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Abagail stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abagail year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #7,889 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,615 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,873 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,202 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,833 |
| 2020 | 48 | #3,221 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,852 |
| 2018 | 70 | #2,509 |
| 2017 | 60 | #2,816 |
| 2016 | 73 | #2,480 |
| 2015 | 104 | #1,937 |
| 2014 | 132 | #1,624 |
| 2013 | 160 | #1,420 |
| 2012 | 223 | #1,111 |
| 2011 | 231 | #1,066 |
| 2010 | 282 | #919 |
| 2009 | 297 | #911 |
| 2008 | 321 | #868 |
| 2007 | 314 | #885 |
| 2006 | 298 | #892 |
| 2005 | 288 | #881 |
| 2004 | 258 | #932 |
| 2003 | 276 | #869 |
| 2002 | 256 | #882 |
| 2001 | 244 | #920 |
| 2000 | 222 | #954 |
| 1995 | 154 | #1,139 |
| 1990 | 51 | #2,402 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,730 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,327 |
| 1975 | 6 | #7,985 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #5,828 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,301 |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abagail in 2025?
Abagail ranked #7,889 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abagail?
5,898 babies have been named Abagail in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abagail most popular?
Abagail peaked in 2008, when 321 newborns received the name.
Is Abagail a boy or girl name?
Abagail is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abagail rising or falling?
Abagail is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.