How Many People Are Named Abbigail?
Complete statistics for the name Abbigail: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Abbigail, a very rare female name, has only 11,987 people living in the US today, which means 1 in 27,530 Americans have this name. That's pretty unique! The majority, 87%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 12,119 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Abbigail Through the Generations
With a total of 12,119 births recorded since its inception, Abbigail has seen its peak popularity in 2009 when 676 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Abbigail is 21, indicating a strong presence among younger generations. Of those alive, 10,584 are under 30, 1,515 are between 30 and 60, and just 20 are over 60, showing how the name has become increasingly popular among recent generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Abbigail's English roots
📄 About the Name Abbigail
How Many People Have the Name Abbigail?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,987 people in the United States currently share the name Abbigail. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,530 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Abbigail a Common or Rare Name?
Abbigail 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Abbigail in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Abbigail Most Popular?
The name Abbigail reached peak popularity in 2009, with 676 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 Abbigail?
Approximately 11,987 people named Abbigail live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,119. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,530 Americans.
Is Abbigail a rare name?
Abbigail is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,530 Americans has this name.
What does the name Abbigail mean?
The meaning and origin of Abbigail are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Abbigail more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Abbigail are male and 100% are female.
When was Abbigail most popular?
Abbigail peaked in 2009 with 676 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.