girls' name · peaked 1999

Abagayle

Every Abagayle since 1995 — 346 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1999Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Abagayle
Peak year
1999
31 babies
All-time total
346
since 1995

The story of Abagayle

Abagayle is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1995, 346 American babies have been named Abagayle. Its peak came in 1999, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Abagayle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Abagayle year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017 5 #15,921
2016 5 #16,243
2015
2014 11 #9,522
2013 8 #11,976
2012 5 #16,888
2011 11 #9,723
2010 9 #11,254
2009 14 #8,455
2008 14 #8,531
2007 21 #6,325
2006 21 #6,126
2005 21 #5,802
2004 26 #4,950
2003 27 #4,668
2002 26 #4,622
2001 30 #4,107
2000 17 #6,208
1995 8 #9,561
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Abagayle in 2025?

Abagayle did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Abagayle?

346 babies have been named Abagayle in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Abagayle most popular?

Abagayle peaked in 1999, when 31 newborns received the name.

Is Abagayle a boy or girl name?

Abagayle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Abagayle rising or falling?

Abagayle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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