Meaning, origin, history
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin that means "father's joy". It was first used as a given name in the Bible, where it was the name of one of King David's wives. In English-speaking countries, Abigail has been popular since the early 20th century and reached its peak popularity in the late 1990s to early 2000s. It is still widely used today, often appearing as a top 500 name for girls in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Abigail since 1880
Total births
672
Total since 1880
Peak year
2004
89 births
in 2023
9
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-18%
↘
vs previous 5 years