Abbaas
A masculine given name derived from Arabic meaning "stern" or "strict".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Abbaas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abbaas today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abbaas births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abbaas. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Abbaas with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Abbaas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#10,674
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Abbaas: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abbaas by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Abbaas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abbaas
The name Abbaas traces its origins to the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "al-'abbās," which means "the lion" or "the stern," referring to strength, courage, and authority.
In Islamic history, the name Abbaas holds significant importance. It was the name of Al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the youngest paternal uncle of the Prophet Muhammad. Al-Abbas played a crucial role in defending the early Muslim community and is revered for his bravery and loyalty to the Prophet. His name is mentioned in various historical accounts and Islamic texts, cementing its religious and cultural significance.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Abbaas can be found in the writings of early Islamic scholars and historians, such as Ibn Ishaq's "Sirat Rasul Allah" (The Life of the Prophet Muhammad), which dates back to the 8th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Abbaas. One of the most prominent was Al-Abbas ibn Ali, the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib (the fourth Caliph of Islam) and Fatimah (the daughter of Prophet Muhammad). Al-Abbas ibn Ali lived from 647 to 680 CE and was known for his courage and sacrifice during the Battle of Karbala, where he fought alongside his brother, Husayn ibn Ali.
Another historically significant figure was Abbas I, also known as Abbas the Great, who ruled the Safavid dynasty of Persia (modern-day Iran) from 1588 to 1629 CE. He is credited with reviving and strengthening the Safavid Empire, promoting cultural and artistic achievements, and establishing a powerful military force.
In the realm of literature, Abbaas al-Aqqad (1889-1964 CE) was an Egyptian writer, poet, and critic who played a prominent role in the renaissance of modern Arabic literature. His works, including "Abqariyyat Abbas al-Aqqad" (The Genius of Abbas al-Aqqad), were instrumental in reviving the Arabic language and shaping literary movements in the Arab world.
Abbaas ibn Firnas (810-887 CE), an Andalusian polymath, is celebrated for his contributions to various fields, including astronomy, mechanics, and aviation. He is credited with conducting one of the earliest experiments in human flight, launching himself from a tower using a pair of wings.
Lastly, Abbaas Mahmoud Al-Aqqad (1889-1964 CE) was an Egyptian writer, poet, and critic who played a significant role in the renaissance of modern Arabic literature. His works, such as "Abqariyyat Abbas al-Aqqad" (The Genius of Abbas al-Aqqad), were instrumental in reviving the Arabic language and shaping literary movements in the Arab world.
People
Abbaas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Abbaas as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Abbaas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abbaas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abbaas going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Abbaas a common name?
We classify Abbaas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abbaas most popular?
The single biggest year for Abbaas was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abbaas is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Abbaas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abbaas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abbaas in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Abbaas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abbaas in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Abbaas can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Abbaas?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.