How Many People Are Named Abagayle?

Complete statistics for the name Abagayle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Abagayle
Very Rare
Hebrew

A very rare name, Abagayle has only been given to 346 babies in the U.S. ever, and today, there are just 342 people named Abagayle. That's 1 in 963,654 Americans. It peaked in 1999 with 31 births that year.

~342
Living in US
1 in 963,654
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Father's joy or source of joy
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Compassionate Joyful Nurturing Expressive
9
Life Path Number

The number 9 in numerology is traditionally associated with humanitarianism, compassion, and a deep sense of service to others. People connected to this number are often seen as wise, generous, and driven by a desire to make the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

355
Worldwide Bearers
#3,159,357
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
342

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
342 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
326
Would be under 30 (94%)
20
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 346 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Abagayle Through the Generations

Abagayle is a name that's truly unique, with only 342 people named Abagayle currently living in the U.S., despite being given to 346 babies throughout history. The fact that the number of living bearers is so much lower than the total births is quite striking. This name reached its peak in 1999 when 31 babies were named Abagayle, but since then, its popularity has declined significantly. The majority of those named Abagayle are under 30, making it a distinctly modern choice. With an average age of 22 and no one over 60, it's clear that this name has a strong association with younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Abagayle

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Abagayle's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Abagayle

How Many People Have the Name Abagayle?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 342 people in the United States currently share the name Abagayle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 963,654 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Abagayle a Common or Rare Name?

Abagayle is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Abagayle Mean?

Abagayle means "Father's joy or source of joy" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Abagayle in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Abagayle Most Popular?

The name Abagayle reached peak popularity in 1999, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Abagayle?

Approximately 342 people named Abagayle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 346. That works out to roughly 1 in 963,654 Americans.

Is Abagayle a rare name?

Abagayle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 963,654 Americans has this name.

What does the name Abagayle mean?

Abagayle means "Father's joy or source of joy" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Abagayle more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Abagayle are male and 100% are female.

When was Abagayle most popular?

Abagayle peaked in 1999 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US342
All-Time Births346
1 in X1 in 963,654
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year1999
World Rank#3,159,357
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.