Girls name · Virginia
Abigail in Virginia
In 2025, 172 babies born in Virginia were named Abigail, making it the #25 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1958, add up to 11,573.
Popularity over time
Abigail in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 9 | #436 |
| 1975 | 16 | #281 |
| 1984 | 32 | #169 |
| 1992 | 78 | #101 |
| 2000 | 367 | #12 |
| 2008 | 461 | #2 |
| 2017 | 310 | #8 |
| 2025 | 172 | #25 |
Abigail had its most births in Virginia in 2006, when 480 babies were given the name. Abigail's highest rank in Virginia was #2, set in 2007.
Rank swung between #2 (2007) and #582 (1966) in Virginia, from #436 in 1958 to #25 in 2025.
Nationally, Abigail's strongest state was Virginia, where it hit #2 in 2007. See Abigail in every state →
How popular is Abigail in Virginia?
In 2025, 172 babies born in Virginia were named Abigail, making it the #25 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1958, add up to 11,573.
How many babies are named Abigail in Virginia?
Virginia recorded 172 births of babies named Abigail in 2025.
What is the rank of Abigail in Virginia?
Abigail ranked #25 among girls names in Virginia in 2025.
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.