Abdulbari
Servant or worshipper of the Most Munificent/Generous.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Abdulbari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abdulbari today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abdulbari births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abdulbari. 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 Abdulbari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,245
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Abdulbari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Abdulbari from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdulbari 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 Abdulbari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Abdulbari
The name Abdulbari has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is a compound name formed by combining the words 'Abdul' meaning 'servant' and 'Bari' which is one of the 99 names of God in Islam, meaning 'The Creator' or 'The Originator'. Therefore, the name Abdulbari translates to 'servant of the Creator' or 'servant of the Originator'.
The name finds its roots in the holy book of Islam, the Quran, where Allah (God) is referred to as 'Al-Bari'. The name gained prominence in the early days of Islam, particularly during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. It was a popular name given to Muslim children, signifying their devotion to God as the Creator of all things.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abdulbari can be found in the works of Islamic scholars and historians from the 7th and 8th centuries. Ibn Ishaq, a renowned biographer of the Prophet Muhammad, mentions an individual named Abdulbari ibn Qais al-Ansari, who was a companion of the Prophet and participated in various battles during the early Islamic era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Abdulbari. One such individual was Abdulbari Muhammad al-Arnaout (1928-2010), a Syrian scholar and hadith expert, known for his work in authenticating and verifying hadiths, which are the recorded sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad.
Another prominent figure was Abdulbari Nadwi (1916-2005), an Indian Islamic scholar and author who wrote extensively on various aspects of Islamic theology, philosophy, and spirituality. He was a prolific writer and contributed significantly to the revival of Islamic thought and education in the 20th century.
In the field of literature, Abdulbari Jahani (1939-2012) was a renowned Afghan poet and writer, celebrated for his contributions to Dari and Pashto poetry. His works often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Abdulbari Atwan (born 1950) is a Palestinian journalist and author, known for his critical analysis of Middle Eastern politics and his support for Palestinian causes. He has written several books and articles on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of the media in shaping public opinion.
Lastly, Abdulbari Masroor (1921-2008) was a prominent Pakistani historian and scholar, recognized for his extensive research and writings on the history of the Indian subcontinent, particularly during the Mughal era. He authored numerous books and articles, contributing significantly to the preservation and understanding of Islamic history in South Asia.
People
Abdulbari + last name combinations
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FAQ
Abdulbari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abdulbari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abdulbari 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Abdulbari a common name?
We classify Abdulbari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abdulbari most popular?
The single biggest year for Abdulbari was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abdulbari is about 8 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 Abdulbari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abdulbari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abdulbari 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 Abdulbari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abdulbari 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 Abdulbari 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 have Abdulbari as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.