Boy nameCurrently #1,813 in the USFalling
Abdul
//æbˈdul//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19765 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Abdul's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Abdul's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Abdul |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1969 | 33 |
| 1970 | 43 |
| 1971 | 49 |
| 1972 | 98 |
| 1973 | 86 |
| 1974 | 81 |
| 1975 | 157 |
| 1976 | 157 |
| 1977 | 147 |
| 1978 | 106 |
| 1979 | 128 |
| 1980 | 104 |
| 1981 | 95 |
| 1982 | 91 |
| 1983 | 103 |
| 1984 | 79 |
| 1985 | 60 |
| 1986 | 61 |
| 1987 | 64 |
| 1988 | 67 |
| 1989 | 93 |
| 1990 | 121 |
| 1991 | 127 |
| 1992 | 122 |
| 1993 | 107 |
| 1994 | 125 |
| 1995 | 126 |
| 1996 | 136 |
| 1997 | 153 |
| 1998 | 142 |
| 1999 | 140 |
| 2000 | 135 |
| 2001 | 137 |
| 2002 | 145 |
| 2003 | 153 |
| 2004 | 112 |
| 2005 | 123 |
| 2006 | 122 |
| 2007 | 124 |
| 2008 | 126 |
| 2009 | 127 |
| 2010 | 102 |
| 2011 | 114 |
| 2012 | 116 |
| 2013 | 114 |
| 2014 | 104 |
| 2015 | 122 |
| 2016 | 127 |
| 2017 | 132 |
| 2018 | 120 |
| 2019 | 108 |
| 2020 | 111 |
| 2021 | 88 |
| 2022 | 105 |
| 2023 | 93 |
| 2024 | 89 |
Abdul through the decades
- Abdul peaked in 1976, when 157 babies were named Abdul in the US.
- The 2000s were Abdul's strongest decade, averaging 130 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Abdul has fallen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Abdul currently ranks #1,813 in the US and is cooling off.