Total births
829
Boys' name · since 1965
Abdel
Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 829 babies named Abdel, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4349
- among boys today
- 829
- born since 1965
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Abdel is the #4349 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 829 recorded since 1965.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Abdel has been recorded 829 times among boys since 1965, currently ranked #4349 nationally and more common than 70% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 2025.
- #4349 among boys today
- 829 born since 1965
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Abdel is currently the #4349 boys' name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 829 born since 1965, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4349
- among boys today
- 829
- born since 1965
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Abdel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4349
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Abdel was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
44 babies were named Abdel in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Abdel compares
829 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Abdel's all-time total is 126% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Abdel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 829 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Abdel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Abdel's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1965, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Abdel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#4,349
Active since
1965
Abdel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Abdel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Abdel's strongest decade.
243 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Abdel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 1970s 33
1970s
33 births
- 1980s 75
1980s
75 births
- 1990s
1990s
122 births
- 2000s
2000s
175 births
- 2010s
2010s
243 births
- 2020s
2020s
163 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 243 births (29% of all-time use).
How Abdel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Abdel's total volume
Abdel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Abdel by state
Where Abdel concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 45 | 5.4% |
| #2 | California | | 25 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 23 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #5 | New York | | 10 | 1.2% |
Texas share of Abdel's total US births 5.4%
Even split
45 of 829 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Abdel? ▼
Abdel has been given to 829 babies in the U.S. since 1965, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4349 as of the latest data. 44 babies were born in 2017, its single highest year.
When was Abdel most popular? ▼
Abdel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 243 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Abdel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Abdel are Texas (45 births), California (25 births), Florida (23 births).
How long has the name Abdel been used? ▼
Abdel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1965, spanning 61 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Abdel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Abdullah, Abdiel, Abdul, Abdulrahman, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Abdel's data
- Abdel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (243 total births) through the 2020s (163) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Abdels (45 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Abdel
Nearby Names Like Abdel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Abdel
Abdullah Boy
#784 9,383 births
Abdiel Boy
#678 7,715 births
Abdul Boy
#1823 6,528 births
Abdulrahman Boy
#1717 2,947 births
Abdirahman Boy
#2702 2,175 births
Compare Abdel side by side: Abdel vs Abdullah Abdel vs Abdiel Abdel vs Abdul
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Abdel
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1965–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Abdel: #4349 Boys' Name - 829 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/abdel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Abdel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.