Abdelrahman
Servant of the Most Merciful, an Arabic name of Islamic origin.
Name Census estimates that about 641 living Americans carry the first name Abdelrahman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abdelrahman today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abdelrahman births was 2007 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abdelrahman. 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.
People living today
641
~ 1 in 534,718 Americans
Peak year
2007
34 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,173
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Abdelrahman: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Abdelrahman from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 275 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdelrahman 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 Abdelrahman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Abdelrahmans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, New Jersey, California recorded the most babies named Abdelrahman, while Illinois, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Abdelrahman
Abdelrahman is an Arabic name that originated in the Middle East and North Africa. Its roots can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. The name is derived from two Arabic words, "Abd" meaning "servant" and "Rahman" meaning "the Most Merciful," referring to one of the names of God in Islam.
The name Abdelrahman holds significant historical and religious importance in Islamic culture. It is mentioned in various Islamic texts and traditions, often associated with pious and influential figures. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, where it is mentioned in the context of praising God's mercy and compassion.
Throughout history, several prominent individuals have borne the name Abdelrahman. One notable example is Abdelrahman bin Muljam (618-661 CE), a controversial figure who was involved in the assassination of Caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth Caliph of Islam. Another historical figure with this name is Abdelrahman I (731-788 CE), the founder of the Umayyad Caliphate in Cordoba, Spain, and the first Muslim ruler of the Iberian Peninsula.
In the realm of science and philosophy, Abdelrahman al-Sufi (903-986 CE) was a renowned Persian astronomer and writer who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and authored the renowned book "Book of Fixed Stars." Abdelrahman al-Jabarti (1753-1825 CE) was an Egyptian scholar, historian, and chronicler who documented the French expedition to Egypt in the late 18th century.
One of the most famous bearers of the name in modern times was Abdelrahman Badawi (1917-2002), an Egyptian philosopher and poet who played a pivotal role in promoting Arabic literature and culture. He received numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious State Prize for Literature in 1985.
Throughout its long history, the name Abdelrahman has been cherished and revered by many cultures and societies, particularly in the Muslim world. Its deep-rooted connection to Islamic tradition and its association with notable figures have contributed to its enduring popularity and significance across generations.
People
Abdelrahman + last name combinations
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FAQ
Abdelrahman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abdelrahman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 641 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abdelrahman 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 534,718 US residents.
Is Abdelrahman a common name?
We classify Abdelrahman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 649 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abdelrahman most popular?
The single biggest year for Abdelrahman was 2007, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abdelrahman is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Abdelrahman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abdelrahman 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.
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.