Abagail
Abagail is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My father is joy.
Origin and history
Abagail is a phonetic spelling variant of the classic biblical name Abigail. It derives from Hebrew elements meaning 'my father is joy'. In the United States, it serves as a less common alternative to the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
5,898 babies in the United States have been named Abagail since 1880. It ranks #2221 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1930.
States where it is most popular
- OH (8.4 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- MI (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 19 |
| 1970-1980 | 69 |
| 1980-1990 | 237 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,240 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,774 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,373 |
| 2020-2029 | 171 |
Nicknames
Abby, Abbie, Gail
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Hebrew root 'Avigayil', traditional translated as 'my father is joy'.
- While Abigail remains a top-tier U.S. name, the Abagail spelling experienced its highest usage during the late 1990s and 2000s.