Abigayle
Abigayle is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My father is joy, or source of joy.
Origin and history
Abigayle is a modern spelling variant of the biblical Hebrew name Abigail. Etymologically, it translates to 'my father is joy' or 'cause of joy'. While less common than the traditional spelling, it remains a recognized feminine name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
6,185 babies in the United States have been named Abigayle since 1880. It ranks #2171 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.9 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- PA (5.5 %)
- OH (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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 34 |
| 1980-1990 | 187 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,314 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,252 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,207 |
| 2020-2029 | 185 |
Nicknames
Abby, Abbie, Gail
Fun facts
- Abigayle uses the '-ayle' suffix, giving a modern flair to the classical biblical name Abigail.
- It traces back to Abigail, wife of King David, celebrated in the Old Testament for her intelligence and diplomacy.