Total births
2,175
Boys' name · since 1994
Abdirahman
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 2,175 babies named Abdirahman, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2702
- among boys today
- 2,175
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
2,175 babies have been named Abdirahman since 1994, making it today's #2702 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Abdirahman recorded 2,175 times among boys since 1994, holding rank #2702 nationally today, ahead of 81% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #2702 among boys today
- 2,175 born since 1994
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Abdirahman is currently the #2702 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 2,175 born since 1994, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2702
- among boys today
- 2,175
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Abdirahman vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2702
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Abdirahman was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
141 babies were named Abdirahman in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Abdirahman compares
2,175 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
Abdirahman's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Abdirahman | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,175 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 141 | 23 | 22,252 |
Abdirahman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Abdirahman's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 11 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 141, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Abdirahman at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#2,702
Active since
1994
Abdirahman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 141
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Abdirahman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Abdirahman's strongest decade.
1,118 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Abdirahman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 105
1990s
105 births
- 2000s
2000s
619 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,118 births
- 2020s 333
2020s
333 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,118 births (51% of all-time use).
How Abdirahman 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 Abdirahman's total volume
Abdirahman vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Abdirahman by state
Where Abdirahman concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 995 | 45.7% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 241 | 11.1% |
| #3 | Washington | | 91 | 4.2% |
| #4 | California | | 38 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Colorado | | 16 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 16 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 11 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Iowa | | 6 | 0.3% |
Minnesota share of Abdirahman's total US births 45.7%
Even split
995 of 2,175 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Abdirahman appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Abdirahman? ▼
Since 1994, Social Security records show 2,175 babies named Abdirahman. Today it holds rank #2702 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2013, with 141 births.
When was Abdirahman most popular? ▼
Abdirahman was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,118 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Abdirahman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Abdirahman are Minnesota (995 births), Ohio (241 births), Washington (91 births).
How long has the name Abdirahman been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Abdirahman since 1994 -- 32 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Abdirahman? ▼
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 Abdirahman's data
- Abdirahman's decade-level peak was the 2010s (1,118 total births); usage has since declined to 333 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Abdirahmans (995 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Abdirahman
Nearby Names Like Abdirahman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Abdirahman
Abdullah Boy
#784 9,383 births
Abdiel Boy
#678 7,715 births
Abdul Boy
#1823 6,528 births
Abdulrahman Boy
#1717 2,947 births
Abdullahi Boy
#2437 1,843 births
Compare Abdirahman side by side: Abdirahman vs Abdullah Abdirahman vs Abdiel Abdirahman vs Abdul
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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, 1994–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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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 Abdirahman 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.