How Many People Are Named Abygail?
Complete statistics for the name Abygail: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Abygail is a very rare name, with only 2,816 people using it today. That's 1 in 117,206 Americans. It peaked in 2009 with 180 births.
π Meaning & Origin
The life path number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and social energy. People connected to this number tend to be natural communicators who bring optimism and inspiration to the people around them.
π Worldwide Usage
β₯ Gender Distribution
π Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 2,841 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).
π Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records Β· Trend: Declining
π Name Scorecard
Scores 0β100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
π Abygail Through the Generations
Abygail has a unique story, being both a classic and a modern name. While it was born out of a peak of 180 births in 2009, the total number of people named Abygail alive today stands at just 2,816, showing a significant decline. This rarity is further highlighted by the fact that 94% of those named Abygail are under 30, making it a genuinely contemporary choice. The name's journey from a high of 180 births to a current population of 2,816 underscores its declining trend, with the majority of Abygails being young adults, none over 60. This demographic shift paints a picture of a name that has fallen out of favor but remains a strong presence among younger generations.
π State Distribution (Top 10)
πΏ Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Abygail's Hebrew roots
π About the Name Abygail
How Many People Have the Name Abygail?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,816 people in the United States currently share the name Abygail. That works out to roughly 1 in every 117,206 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Abygail a Common or Rare Name?
Abygail 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 Abygail Mean?
Abygail means "Father's joy or a father's source of joy" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Abygail in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Abygail Most Popular?
The name Abygail reached peak popularity in 2009, with 180 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.
β Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Abygail?
Approximately 2,816 people named Abygail live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,841. That works out to roughly 1 in 117,206 Americans.
Is Abygail a rare name?
Abygail is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 117,206 Americans has this name.
What does the name Abygail mean?
Abygail means "Father's joy or a father's source of joy" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Abygail more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Abygail are male and 100% are female.
When was Abygail most popular?
Abygail peaked in 2009 with 180 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.