NAME PROFILE
Abigail
Abigail is a Hebrew name meaning 'my father's joy.' It conveys a sense of warmth, intelligence, and strength, often associated with a nurturing and supportive personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 413,935 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2003 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 23%CA — 20%PA — 19%TX — 19%MA — 19%
Notable People
Abigail Adams (First Lady of the United States) · Abigail Breslin (Actress, *Little Miss Sunshine*) · Abigail Spencer (Actress, *Once Upon a Time*) · Abigail Williams (Historical figure from the Salem witch trials) · Abigail Folger (Socialite and victim of the Manson Family murders)
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