Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Abigail
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 2003
Peak era
2003
Peak births
15,932
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Abigail
How many people are named Abigail?
An estimated 403,475 living Americans are named Abigail.
How rare is Abigail?
Abigail is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 4,941 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 69% from its 2003 peak.
How old is the typical Abigail?
The median age of a living American named Abigail is approximately 20 years, with most bearers falling between 12 and 26 years old.
Is Abigail still popular?
Somewhat. Abigail has been declining since its 2003 peak and registered 4,941 births in 2025.
Where is Abigail most common?
Abigail has its strongest geographic signal in New Hampshire, where it appears 4.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20032025
Peak year
2003
Decline from peak
69%
2025
4,941
All-time
413,263