Total births
340
Boys' name · since 1997
Abdi
Abdi has 340 recorded births since 1997 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2005 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8025
- among boys today
- 340
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Abdi currently ranks #8025 among boys' names in America, with 340 babies recorded since 1997.
Social Security Administration records show Abdi recorded 340 times among boys since 1997, holding rank #8025 nationally today, ahead of 44% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #8025 among boys today
- 340 born since 1997
- 2000s peak decade
- 44% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Abdi is currently the #8025 boys' name in America, more common than 44% of boys - 340 born since 1997, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8025
- among boys today
- 340
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Abdi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8025
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 44% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Abdi was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
23 babies were named Abdi in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Abdi compares
340 48th percentile among 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
Abdi's all-time total is 7% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Abdi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 340 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Abdi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Abdi splits its recorded history at 2012: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1997 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Abdi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#8,025
Active since
1997
Abdi popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Abdi popularity over time - girls
10 total births recorded since 2001 (Abdi as girls' name)
Abdi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Abdi's strongest decade.
143 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Abdi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s
2000s
143 births
- 2010s
2010s
128 births
- 2020s 52
2020s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 143 births (42% of all-time use).
Abdi by state
Where Abdi concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 2.9% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 1.8% |
Texas share of Abdi's total US births 2.9%
Even split
10 of 340 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Abdi? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 340 babies named Abdi. Today it holds rank #8025 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 23 births.
When was Abdi most popular? ▼
Abdi was most popular in the 2000s decade with 143 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Abdi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Abdi are Texas (10 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Abdi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Abdi since 1997 -- 29 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Abdi? ▼
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 Abdi's data
- Abdi's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (143 total births) through the 2020s (52) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Abdis (10 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 Abdi
Nearby Names Like Abdi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Abdi
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 Abdi side by side: Abdi vs Abdullah Abdi vs Abdiel Abdi vs Abdul
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Abdi
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1997–2025 (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. "Abdi: #8025 Boys' Name - 340 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/abdi. 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 Abdi 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 June 2026.