Abdias
Every Abdias since 1975 — 919 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abdias
Abdias is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,884 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 919 American babies have been named Abdias. Its peak came in 2016, when 49 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 Abdias stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abdias year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #2,884 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2,873 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,416 |
| 2022 | 42 | #2,963 |
| 2021 | 31 | #3,582 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,345 |
| 2019 | 42 | #2,898 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2,708 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3,123 |
| 2016 | 49 | #2,551 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3,367 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,895 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,582 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,179 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,792 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,100 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,551 |
| 2008 | 32 | #3,421 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,901 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,520 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,578 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,493 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,276 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,909 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,677 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,588 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,797 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,415 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,527 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,310 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abdias in 2025?
Abdias ranked #2,884 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abdias?
919 babies have been named Abdias in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abdias most popular?
Abdias peaked in 2016, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Abdias a boy or girl name?
Abdias is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abdias rising or falling?
Abdias is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.