Abdiel
Borrowed from Hebrew עֲבְדִּיאֵל (“servant of God”).
Every Abdiel since 1976 — 7,715 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abdiel
Abdiel is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #607 in 2025 with 466 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 7,715 American babies have been named Abdiel. Its peak came in 2019, when 568 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 Abdiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abdiel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 466 | #607 |
| 2024 | 403 | #677 |
| 2023 | 380 | #699 |
| 2022 | 321 | #787 |
| 2021 | 430 | #643 |
| 2020 | 552 | #520 |
| 2019 | 568 | #504 |
| 2018 | 440 | #610 |
| 2017 | 376 | #675 |
| 2016 | 329 | #741 |
| 2015 | 254 | #873 |
| 2014 | 257 | #859 |
| 2013 | 271 | #806 |
| 2012 | 252 | #845 |
| 2011 | 275 | #800 |
| 2010 | 264 | #810 |
| 2009 | 229 | #900 |
| 2008 | 199 | #987 |
| 2007 | 180 | #1,048 |
| 2006 | 144 | #1,173 |
| 2005 | 135 | #1,182 |
| 2004 | 118 | #1,271 |
| 2003 | 81 | #1,561 |
| 2002 | 93 | #1,406 |
| 2001 | 67 | #1,710 |
| 2000 | 74 | #1,585 |
| 1995 | 28 | #2,626 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,695 |
| 1985 | 23 | #2,293 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,134 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdiel mean?
Borrowed from Hebrew עֲבְדִּיאֵל (“servant of God”).
How popular is the name Abdiel in 2025?
Abdiel ranked #607 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 466 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abdiel?
7,715 babies have been named Abdiel in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abdiel most popular?
Abdiel peaked in 2019, when 568 newborns received the name.
Is Abdiel a boy or girl name?
Abdiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abdiel rising or falling?
Abdiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.