Abduel
Of Arabic origin, meaning "servant of the noble one".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Abduel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abduel today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abduel births was 1975 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abduel. 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 Abduel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1975
5 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1975 SSA rank
#5,468
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Abduel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abduel 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 Abduel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abduel
The name Abduel finds its origins in Arabic culture and language, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic words "Abd," meaning servant or slave, and "El," which is one of the names of God in Islam, often translated as "The God." The name carries a religious and spiritual connotation, signifying a servant or devotee of God.
In the early days of Islam, the name Abduel was commonly bestowed upon individuals as a sign of devotion and submission to the divine. It was a popular choice among Muslim families and communities, reflecting their deep-rooted faith and belief in the oneness of God.
Historically, the name Abduel appears in various Islamic texts and records, including the Quran and hadith literature. However, it is important to note that these references are often in the form of compound names, where "Abduel" is combined with other attributes or names of God.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Abduel can be found in the biography of Abduel-Malik ibn Marwan, the fifth Umayyad caliph who ruled from 685 to 705 CE. He was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms, which helped solidify the Umayyad dynasty's rule over the expanding Islamic empire.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Abduel was Abduel-Rahman I, the first Umayyad ruler of the Emirate of Córdoba in present-day Spain. He established the Umayyad dynasty in the Iberian Peninsula in 756 CE and played a crucial role in the spread of Islam and Islamic culture in the region.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Abduel-Qahir al-Baghdadi, a renowned theologian and philosopher born in 980 CE, was a prominent figure who contributed significantly to the development of Islamic theology and jurisprudence.
The name Abduel also found its way into the literary world, with Abduel-Rahman Jami, a Persian poet and scholar born in 1414 CE, being one of the most celebrated figures of the late Timurid period. His works, including the epic poem "Yusuf and Zulaikha," have had a lasting impact on Persian literature.
Another noteworthy individual who carried the name Abduel was Abduel-Qadir Gilani, a renowned Sufi mystic and founder of the Qadiri order, born in 1077 CE. His teachings and spiritual guidance have influenced generations of Sufis and Muslims across the world.
Throughout history, the name Abduel has been embraced by individuals from various walks of life, transcending cultural and geographic boundaries, reflecting the universal appeal of its meaning and the reverence it holds within Islamic tradition.
People
Abduel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Abduel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Abduel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abduel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abduel 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 Abduel a common name?
We classify Abduel 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 Abduel most popular?
The single biggest year for Abduel was 1975, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abduel is about 47 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 Abduel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abduel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abduel 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 Abduel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abduel 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 Abduel 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 Abduel?
Want to know how many people share the name Abduel? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.