Will my child share the name Abigael with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Abigael per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Abigael in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Abigael becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Abigael has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 748 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1170 in 2001. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Abigael a good choice for a distinctive name?

Abigael 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 Abigael a popular baby name in the United States?

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

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4844

Abigael

Abigael is a distinctive choice, ranked #4844 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Abigael in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4844

About the Name Abigael

Abigael has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 748 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #1170 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Abigael is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.