Abdou
Every Abdou since 1991 — 317 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abdou
Abdou is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,195 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 317 American babies have been named Abdou. Its peak came in 2024, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Abdou stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abdou year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,195 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,068 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,220 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,770 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,097 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,035 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,782 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,678 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,145 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,351 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,581 |
| 2014 | 6 | #10,726 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,606 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,484 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,014 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9,699 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,311 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,768 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,903 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,095 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,638 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,525 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,650 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,400 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,246 |
| 2000 | 11 | #5,921 |
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Famous people named Abdou
- Abdou Diouf Politician · b. 1935
- Abdou Diallo Soccer player · b. 1996
- Abdou Razack Traoré Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abdou in 2025?
Abdou ranked #7,195 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abdou?
317 babies have been named Abdou in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abdou most popular?
Abdou peaked in 2024, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Abdou a boy or girl name?
Abdou is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abdou rising or falling?
Abdou is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abdou?
Well-known people named Abdou include Abdou Diouf (politician), Abdou Diallo (soccer player), Abdou Razack Traoré (soccer player).