How Many People Are Named Abdul?

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

Abdul
Very Rare
Arabic

Abdul means 'servant of God' in Arabic, making it both meaningful and rare, only 1 in 53,972 Americans share this name. With most people named Abdul under 30, it's clear this name has a modern twist.

~2,456
Living in US
1 in 134,955
Americans
1975
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Servant of God
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Devoted Compassionate
4
Life Path Number

Life path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

695,726
Worldwide Bearers
#15
Global Rank
🇬🇭 Ghana
107,258
🇮🇷 Iran
69,569
🇵🇭 Philippines
62,223
🇸🇩 Sudan
58,304
🇹🇿 Tanzania
56,900
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
56,299
🇺🇬 Uganda
35,744
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
35,585
🇱🇾 Libya
34,336
🇺🇸 United States
27,260

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6,114 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
3,384
Would be under 30 (53%)
2,824
Would be 30–60 (44%)
236
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 6,444 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: 1975

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
51
Modern Appeal
69
International
5

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

📜 Abdul Through the Generations

Since its peak in 1975 with 157 births, Abdul has maintained a stable presence in the United States. Today, there are 6,114 people named Abdul living in the country, with a significant portion, 3,384, being under 30 years old. This youthful demographic suggests that Abdul is a name that's here to stay, blending tradition with contemporary appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 1,348
New Jersey 576
California 510
Pennsylvania 472
Texas 259
Maryland 243
Virginia 230
Illinois 195
Florida 144
Michigan 134

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Abdul's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Abdul

How Many People Have the Name Abdul?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,456 people in the United States currently share the name Abdul. That works out to roughly 1 in every 134,955 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Abdul a Common or Rare Name?

Abdul is classified as Very 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 Abdul Mean?

Abdul means "servant of God" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Abdul Most Popular?

The name Abdul reached peak popularity in 1975, with 157 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Abdul?

Approximately 2,456 people named Abdul live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,456. That works out to roughly 1 in 134,955 Americans.

Is Abdul a rare name?

Abdul is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 134,955 Americans has this name.

What does the name Abdul mean?

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

Is Abdul more male or female?

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

When was Abdul most popular?

Abdul peaked in 1975 with 157 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US2,456
All-Time Births2,456
1 in X1 in 134,955
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age30
Peak Year1975
World Rank#15
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.