Will my child share the name Abbigail with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Abbigail per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Abbigail in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Abbigail becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Abbigail is declining: down 301 places since 2019, to #5,892 in 2024. It peaked at #527 in 1997.

Is Abbigail a good choice for a distinctive name?

Abbigail is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Abbigail a popular baby name in the United States?

Abbigail does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Abbigail

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Abbigail is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Abbigail in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Abbigail

Abbigail has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2374 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #527 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Abbigail is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Abbigail in their class.