Abdullah
Borrowed from Arabic عَبْدُ ٱللّٰه (ʕabdu llāh), from عَبْد (ʕabd, “servant”) + الله (allāh, “God”), literally “servant of God”.
Every Abdullah since 1947 — 9,383 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abdullah
Abdullah is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #763 in 2025 with 337 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 9,383 American babies have been named Abdullah. Its peak came in 2014, when 413 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 Abdullah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abdullah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 337 | #763 |
| 2024 | 321 | #783 |
| 2023 | 330 | #773 |
| 2022 | 319 | #791 |
| 2021 | 225 | #983 |
| 2020 | 286 | #812 |
| 2019 | 327 | #738 |
| 2018 | 351 | #691 |
| 2017 | 332 | #722 |
| 2016 | 406 | #650 |
| 2015 | 395 | #653 |
| 2014 | 413 | #636 |
| 2013 | 372 | #652 |
| 2012 | 305 | #748 |
| 2011 | 294 | #763 |
| 2010 | 225 | #904 |
| 2009 | 259 | #835 |
| 2008 | 210 | #954 |
| 2007 | 224 | #896 |
| 2006 | 219 | #893 |
| 2005 | 206 | #884 |
| 2004 | 192 | #899 |
| 2003 | 190 | #888 |
| 2002 | 230 | #753 |
| 2001 | 216 | #782 |
| 2000 | 182 | #869 |
| 1995 | 97 | #1,172 |
| 1990 | 73 | #1,294 |
| 1985 | 45 | #1,485 |
| 1980 | 49 | #1,341 |
| 1975 | 32 | #1,593 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,399 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,244 |
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Famous people named Abdullah
- Abdullah of Saudi Arabia Politician · 1924–2015
- Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib Religious figure · 548–570
- Abdullah I of Jordan Politician · 1882–1951
- Abdullah Gül Politician · b. 1950
- Abdullah Öcalan Extremist · b. 1949
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdullah mean?
Borrowed from Arabic عَبْدُ ٱللّٰه (ʕabdu llāh), from عَبْد (ʕabd, “servant”) + الله (allāh, “God”), literally “servant of God”.
How popular is the name Abdullah in 2025?
Abdullah ranked #763 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 337 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abdullah?
9,383 babies have been named Abdullah in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abdullah most popular?
Abdullah peaked in 2014, when 413 newborns received the name.
Is Abdullah a boy or girl name?
Abdullah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abdullah rising or falling?
Abdullah has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Abdullah?
Well-known people named Abdullah include Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (politician), Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib (religious figure), Abdullah I of Jordan (politician).