Girls name · Illinois
Abigail in Illinois
Abigail was the 55th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 137 babies named Abigail that year. Since 1949, Illinois families have named 18,178 babies Abigail.
Popularity over time
Abigail in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 7 | 659th |
| 1961 | 11 | 688th |
| 1971 | 28 | 403rd |
| 1982 | 102 | 138th |
| 1993 | 280 | 55th |
| 2004 | 739 | 4th |
| 2014 | 433 | 10th |
| 2025 | 137 | 55th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 659th in 1949 to 55th in 2025.
The most babies named Abigail in Illinois in a single year was 765, in 2003. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 2003.
Across the country, Abigail reached its best rank of 2nd in Virginia (2007). See Abigail in every state →
How popular is Abigail in Illinois?
Abigail was the 55th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 137 babies named Abigail that year. Since 1949, Illinois families have named 18,178 babies Abigail.
How many babies are named Abigail in Illinois?
In 2025, 137 babies were named Abigail in Illinois. The most babies named Abigail in Illinois in a single year was 765, in 2003.
What is the rank of Abigail in Illinois?
Abigail ranked 55th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 2003.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.