Abdulmalik
Borrowed from Arabic عَبْدُ المَلِك (ʕabdu l-malik).
Every Abdulmalik since 1988 — 576 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abdulmalik
Abdulmalik is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,147 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 576 American babies have been named Abdulmalik. Its peak came in 2015, when 36 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 Abdulmalik stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abdulmalik year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,147 |
| 2024 | 20 | #4,891 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,076 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,021 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,098 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,858 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,482 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,356 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,467 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,441 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,150 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,457 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,662 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,863 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,308 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,049 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,749 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,047 |
| 2007 | 8 | #8,925 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10,673 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,466 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,541 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,878 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,092 |
| 2001 | 20 | #3,974 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,320 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,854 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,416 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdulmalik mean?
Borrowed from Arabic عَبْدُ المَلِك (ʕabdu l-malik).
How popular is the name Abdulmalik in 2025?
Abdulmalik ranked #6,147 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abdulmalik?
576 babies have been named Abdulmalik in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abdulmalik most popular?
Abdulmalik peaked in 2015, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Abdulmalik a boy or girl name?
Abdulmalik is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abdulmalik rising or falling?
Abdulmalik is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.