Abigale
Abigale is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My father is joy.
Origin and history
Abigale is a spelling variant of the biblical Hebrew name Abigail. It translates to 'my father is joy' or 'father's joy'. While less common than the traditional spelling, it remains a recognized feminine name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
5,892 babies in the United States have been named Abigale since 1880. It ranks #2222 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1870.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.4 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 238 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,164 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,734 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,433 |
| 2020-2029 | 231 |
Nicknames
Abby, Abbie, Gail
Fun facts
- Abigale is a streamlined phonetic variant of the classic biblical name Abigail.