Abigail Melcher

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Abigail Melcher — English
420K People worldwide
United States Most common in
2000s Peak popularity
Gender
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Abigail Melcher is a name that combines English origins. The first name Abigail is a feminine given name of English origin. A name of English origin (Old English / Anglo-Saxon). Its precise etymology is not fully documented, but it belongs to the broad tradition of English names found across many cultures. The surname Melcher: Melcher Covered Bridge, Indiana People with the surname Al Melcher (1884–1944), American racecar driver Arturo Melcher (Borquez) (1921–2008), Chilean hammer thrower, competitor at the 1952 Summer Olympics Christin Melcher (born 1983), German politician David Melcher (born 1954), American businessman and retired Lieutenant General Erhard Melcher (born 1940), German engineer Frederic G. Melcher (1879–1963), American publisher Holman S. Melcher (1841–1905), American Civil War officer and postbellum mayor of Portland, Maine. Abigail is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 420K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Abigail reached peak popularity in the 2000s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Abigail

English

A name of English origin (Old English / Anglo-Saxon). Its precise etymology is not fully documented, but it belongs to the broad tradition of English names found across many cultures.

Surname: Melcher

English

Melcher Covered Bridge, Indiana People with the surname Al Melcher (1884–1944), American racecar driver Arturo Melcher (Borquez) (1921–2008), Chilean hammer thrower, competitor at the 1952 Summer Olympics Christin Melcher (born 1983), German politician David Melcher (born 1954), American businessman and retired Lieutenant General Erhard Melcher (born 1940), German engineer Frederic G. Melcher (1879–1963), American publisher Holman S. Melcher (1841–1905), American Civil War officer and postbellum mayor of Portland, Maine.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Abigail is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Abigail by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Abigail Melcher

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Abigail Melcher:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Abigail?
The first name Abigail originates from English. A name of English origin (Old English / Anglo-Saxon). Its precise etymology is not fully documented, but it belongs to the broad tradition of English names found across many cultures.
When was Abigail most popular?
The name Abigail reached its peak popularity during the 2000s.
What is the origin of the surname Melcher?
The surname Melcher originates from English. Melcher Covered Bridge, Indiana People with the surname Al Melcher (1884–1944), American racecar driver Arturo Melcher (Borquez) (1921–2008), Chilean hammer thrower, competitor at the 1952 Summer Olympics Christin Melcher (born 1983), German politician David Melcher (born 1954), American businessman and retired Lieutenant General Erhard Melcher (born 1940), German engineer Frederic G. Melcher (1879–1963), American publisher Holman S. Melcher (1841–1905), American Civil War officer and postbellum mayor of Portland, Maine.
How common is the surname Melcher?
The surname Melcher is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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