Abbigail
Abbigail is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My father is joy, or source of joy.
Origin and history
Abbigail is a spelling variant of the biblical name Abigail, derived from the Hebrew name Avigail. It traditionally translates to 'my father is joy' or 'cause of joy'. While less common than the standard Abigail spelling, it has enjoyed steady usage in the United States over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
12,154 babies in the United States have been named Abbigail since 1880. It ranks #1463 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1731.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.4 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
- MI (4.7 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 107 |
| 1980-1990 | 385 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,113 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,874 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,277 |
| 2020-2029 | 370 |
Nicknames
Abby, Abbie, Gail
Fun facts
- Abbigail is a popular double-g spelling variant of the classic biblical name Abigail.
- The original name Abigail appears in the Hebrew Bible as a clever and resourceful woman who becomes David's wife.