Abbigail
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Abbigail first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 5 babies have been named Abbigail in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Abbigail is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,809 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,809
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Abbigail is also used as a girl name, ranked #3980.
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About the Name Abbigail
Abbigail is a boy name .
Is Abbigail a boy or girl name? Abbigail is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,809 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,980. Abbigail is more commonly used as a girl name.
Abbigail is currently ranked #27,809 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Abbigail include Abb, Abbi, Abbiy, Abbiie, Abbig, Abbigy, Abbigie, Ail, Aily, Ailie, Aby, and Abie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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