Total births
576
Boys' name · since 1988
Abdulmalik
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 576 babies named Abdulmalik, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4975
- among boys today
- 576
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
576 babies have been named Abdulmalik since 1988, making it today's #4975 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Abdulmalik recorded 576 times among boys since 1988, holding rank #4975 nationally today, ahead of 65% 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 1988 to 2025.
- #4975 among boys today
- 576 born since 1988
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Abdulmalik is currently the #4975 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 576 born since 1988, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4975
- among boys today
- 576
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Abdulmalik vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4975
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Abdulmalik was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
36 babies were named Abdulmalik in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Abdulmalik compares
576 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
Abdulmalik's all-time total is 57% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Abdulmalik | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 576 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Abdulmalik's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Abdulmalik's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Abdulmalik at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#4,975
Active since
1988
Abdulmalik popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Abdulmalik by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Abdulmalik's strongest decade.
264 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Abdulmalik births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 84
1990s
84 births
- 2000s
2000s
121 births
- 2010s
2010s
264 births
- 2020s 102
2020s
102 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 264 births (46% of all-time use).
How Abdulmalik 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 Abdulmalik's total volume
Abdulmalik vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Abdulmalik by state
Where Abdulmalik concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 1.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Washington | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Abdulmalik's total US births 1.9%
Even split
11 of 576 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Abdulmalik? ▼
Abdulmalik has been given to 576 babies in the U.S. since 1988, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4975 as of the latest data. 36 babies were born in 2015, its single highest year.
When was Abdulmalik most popular? ▼
Abdulmalik was most popular in the 2010s decade with 264 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Abdulmalik most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Abdulmalik are Texas (11 births), Illinois (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Abdulmalik been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Abdulmalik since 1988 -- 38 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Abdulmalik? ▼
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 Abdulmalik's data
- Abdulmalik's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (264 total births) through the 2020s (102) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Abdulmaliks (11 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 Abdulmalik
Nearby Names Like Abdulmalik
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Abdulmalik
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 Abdulmalik side by side: Abdulmalik vs Abdullah Abdulmalik vs Abdiel Abdulmalik vs Abdul
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Abdulmalik
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, 1988–2025 (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. "Abdulmalik: #4975 Boys' Name - 576 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/abdulmalik. 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 Abdulmalik 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.