Abigael
Every Abigael since 1980 — 1,964 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abigael
Abigael is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,555 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 1,964 American babies have been named Abigael. Its peak came in 2009, when 84 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 Abigael stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abigael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,555 | — | — |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,893 | — | — |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,586 | — | — |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,963 | — | — |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,245 | — | — |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,170 | — | — |
| 2019 | 41 | #3,666 | — | — |
| 2018 | 46 | #3,396 | — | — |
| 2017 | 46 | #3,387 | — | — |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,966 | — | — |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,595 | — | — |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,486 | — | — |
| 2013 | 63 | #2,726 | — | — |
| 2012 | 80 | #2,336 | — | — |
| 2011 | 63 | #2,763 | — | — |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,642 | — | — |
| 2009 | 84 | #2,316 | — | — |
| 2008 | 68 | #2,690 | — | — |
| 2007 | 63 | #2,859 | — | — |
| 2006 | 69 | #2,602 | — | — |
| 2005 | 66 | #2,580 | — | — |
| 2004 | 71 | #2,397 | 5 | #11,374 |
| 2003 | 77 | #2,229 | — | — |
| 2002 | 78 | #2,142 | — | — |
| 2001 | 71 | #2,259 | — | — |
| 2000 | 68 | #2,278 | — | — |
| 1995 | 49 | #2,552 | — | — |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,380 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,461 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,095 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abigael in 2025?
Abigael ranked #5,555 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abigael?
1,964 babies have been named Abigael in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abigael most popular?
Abigael peaked in 2009, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Abigael a boy or girl name?
Abigael is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abigael rising or falling?
Abigael is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.