Abdelrhman
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "servant of the Most Merciful".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Abdelrhman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abdelrhman today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abdelrhman births was 2010 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abdelrhman. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Abdelrhman. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2010
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#10,769
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Abdelrhman: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdelrhman 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 Abdelrhman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abdelrhman
The name Abdelrhman has its origins in Arabic, a language spoken by millions of people across the Middle East and North Africa. It is a combination of two words: "Abd" meaning "servant" and "Rahman" meaning "the Most Merciful," referring to one of the names of God in Islam.
The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam and the expansion of the Arab caliphates. It was a popular name among Muslims, as it represented a sense of devotion and submission to God.
In the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, the name Rahman is mentioned several times as one of the attributes of God. This association with the divine likely contributed to the widespread adoption of the name Abdelrhman among Muslim communities.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Abdelrhman. One of the earliest was Abdelrhman I (731-788 CE), the founder of the Umayyad dynasty in Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain and Portugal). He established the Emirate of Cordoba and played a significant role in the spread of Islamic culture and civilization in the Iberian Peninsula.
Another prominent figure was Abdelrhman III (891-961 CE), the Caliph of Cordoba during the golden age of the Umayyad Caliphate in Al-Andalus. He was a patron of art, architecture, and literature, and his reign saw the construction of the iconic Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture.
In more recent times, Abdelrhman Munif (1933-2004) was a renowned Saudi Arabian novelist and writer, known for his critical works exploring the socio-political issues of the Arab world. His novels, such as "Cities of Salt" and "Variations on Night and Day," have been widely acclaimed and translated into several languages.
Abdelrhman Bacoverdi (1941-2015) was an Egyptian actor and comedian, who gained popularity for his roles in various films and television shows. His witty humor and satirical performances made him a beloved figure in the Arab entertainment industry.
Abdelrhman Shaloudi (1960-2014) was a Palestinian-American teenager who was killed by Israeli forces in a controversial incident in East Jerusalem. His death sparked outrage and fueled tensions in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice and human rights in the region.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Abdelrhman throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural, religious, and societal narratives associated with this name.
People
Abdelrhman + last name combinations
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FAQ
Abdelrhman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abdelrhman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abdelrhman 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Abdelrhman a common name?
We classify Abdelrhman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abdelrhman most popular?
The single biggest year for Abdelrhman was 2010, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abdelrhman is about 16 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 Abdelrhman in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abdelrhman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abdelrhman 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 Abdelrhman still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abdelrhman 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 Abdelrhman 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 Americans are named Abdelrhman?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.