Abdallah
Every Abdallah since 1976 — 1,655 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abdallah
Abdallah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,258 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,655 American babies have been named Abdallah. Its peak came in 2018, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Abdallah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abdallah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | #2,258 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2,789 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2,895 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2,873 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,180 |
| 2020 | 45 | #2,729 |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,310 |
| 2018 | 71 | #2,029 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,345 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2,228 |
| 2015 | 56 | #2,328 |
| 2014 | 52 | #2,429 |
| 2013 | 48 | #2,528 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2,716 |
| 2011 | 52 | #2,403 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2,467 |
| 2009 | 39 | #2,991 |
| 2008 | 40 | #2,946 |
| 2007 | 52 | #2,442 |
| 2006 | 57 | #2,221 |
| 2005 | 40 | #2,702 |
| 2004 | 45 | #2,452 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,102 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2,504 |
| 2001 | 43 | #2,306 |
| 2000 | 42 | #2,298 |
| 1995 | 30 | #2,500 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,309 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,600 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,526 |
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Famous people named Abdallah
- Abdallah ibn Sa'd Military personnel · 650–656
- Abd-Allah ibn Ubayy Politician
- Abd-Allah ibn Jahsh Companion · 580–625
- Abd-Allah ibn Umm-Maktum Companion
- Abdallah al-Adil Politician · 1170–1227
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abdallah in 2025?
Abdallah ranked #2,258 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abdallah?
1,655 babies have been named Abdallah in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abdallah most popular?
Abdallah peaked in 2018, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Abdallah a boy or girl name?
Abdallah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abdallah rising or falling?
Abdallah has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Abdallah?
Well-known people named Abdallah include Abdallah ibn Sa'd (military personnel), Abd-Allah ibn Ubayy (politician), Abd-Allah ibn Jahsh (companion).