Abdul
Abdul is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Servant of the.
Origin and history
Abdul is a masculine given name of Arabic origin that translates to 'servant of the'. While traditionally the first element of a compound name in Arabic, such as Abdul Rahman or Abdul Aziz, it is frequently used as an independent first name in the United States. It maintains steady, moderate usage in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
6,528 babies in the United States have been named Abdul since 1880. It ranks #1502 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1371.
States where it is most popular
- NY (30.1 %)
- NJ (12.7 %)
- CA (11.5 %)
- PA (10.6 %)
- TX (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 26 |
| 1940-1950 | 91 |
| 1950-1960 | 46 |
| 1960-1970 | 163 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,052 |
| 1980-1990 | 817 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,299 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,304 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,159 |
| 2020-2029 | 571 |
Famous people named Abdul
- Abdul Fakir: Singer, Musician
- Abdul Nader: Basketball player, Athlete
Fun facts
- In Arabic, Abdul literally means 'servant of the' and is designed to connect to one of the divine attributes, such as Abdul-Rahman ('Servant of the Merciful').
- In English-speaking countries, Abdul is often registered as a standalone given name rather than part of a hyphenated or two-word compound.