Abdiel
Abdiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Servant of God.
Origin and history
Abdiel is a Biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'servant of God'. In U.S. usage, it has grown in popularity during the 21st century, particularly in Hispanic and Latino communities as a given name. It is also famous as the name of a faithful angel in John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost.
Popularity in the United States
7,715 babies in the United States have been named Abdiel since 1880. It ranks #1377 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #624.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.2 %)
- CA (17.6 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
- NY (8.6 %)
- NJ (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 145 |
| 1990-2000 | 379 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,320 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,286 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,552 |
Famous people named Abdiel
- Abdiel Arroyo: Athlete, Soccer player
Fun facts
- Abdiel is famously depicted in John Milton's Paradise Lost as the only angel who remains faithful to God when Satan rebels.
- While historically rare in the U.S., the name has risen steadily into the top 1,000 boy names over recent decades.