How Many People Are Named Abdallah?

Complete statistics for the name Abdallah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Abdallah
Rare
Arabic

Abdallah means 'servant of God' and is a very rare male name in the US. Only 1,563 people carry it, making up just 1 in 211,094 Americans. It's a modern name, with 83% under 30 and peaking in popularity in 2018.

~5,527
Living in US
1 in 59,969
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Servant of God
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Compassionate Loyal
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

526,512
Worldwide Bearers
#1,908
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
108,780
🇪🇬 Egypt
93,672
🇲🇦 Morocco
68,732
🇩🇿 Algeria
59,943
🇸🇩 Sudan
52,553
🇹🇩 Chad
22,861
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
15,561
🇺🇬 Uganda
14,433
🇱🇾 Libya
11,751
🇳🇬 Nigeria
11,078

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,563 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
1,320
Would be under 30 (83%)
271
Would be 30–60 (17%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,591 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Abdallah Through the Generations

Abdallah has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 1,591 total births recorded since its inception, the name has gained traction, particularly in recent years. In 2018, it reached its peak with 71 births, indicating a growing trend among parents choosing this name for their children. Today, most Abdallahs are under 30, with 1,320 individuals falling into this age bracket, showing how the name has become increasingly popular among new families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 114
Illinois 77
Ohio 73
California 51
Texas 51
Michigan 24
Minnesota 21
New Jersey 18
Florida 15
Louisiana 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Abdallah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Abdallah

How Many People Have the Name Abdallah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,527 people in the United States currently share the name Abdallah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 59,969 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Abdallah a Common or Rare Name?

Abdallah is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Abdallah Mean?

Abdallah means "servant of God" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Abdallah in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Abdallah Most Popular?

The name Abdallah reached peak popularity in 2018, with 71 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Abdallah?

Approximately 5,527 people named Abdallah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,527. That works out to roughly 1 in 59,969 Americans.

Is Abdallah a rare name?

Abdallah is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 59,969 Americans has this name.

What does the name Abdallah mean?

Abdallah means "servant of God" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Abdallah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Abdallah are male and 0% are female.

When was Abdallah most popular?

Abdallah peaked in 2018 with 71 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,527
All-Time Births5,527
1 in X1 in 59,969
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2018
World Rank#1,908
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.