Abdule
A name with Arabic origins meaning "servant or devotee of Allah".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Abdule. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abdule today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abdule births was 1974 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abdule. 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 Abdule. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1974
6 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1974 SSA rank
#4,637
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Abdule: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdule 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 Abdule 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abdule
The name Abdule is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Abd," which means "servant" or "slave," and "Allah," which refers to the Islamic deity. Therefore, the name Abdule can be interpreted as "servant of God" or "slave of God."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Abdule can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. It was a common practice among Arab Muslims to incorporate the word "Abd" in their names as a sign of devotion and submission to Allah.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Abdule is mentioned in several historical texts and religious scriptures. One notable example is the Qur'an, where the concept of being a servant of God is emphasized and celebrated.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Abdule. One of the most renowned was Abdule Qadir Gilani (1077-1166 CE), a Persian Sufi saint and the founder of the Qadiri order of Sufism. He is widely revered in the Islamic world for his spiritual teachings and contributions to Islamic mysticism.
Another prominent figure was Abdule Hamid II (1842-1918), the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. He ruled from 1876 to 1909 and is remembered for his attempts to modernize the empire and preserve its territorial integrity.
In the realm of literature, Abdule Rahman Munif (1933-2004) was a Saudi Arabian novelist and writer known for his critically acclaimed works that explored themes of identity, nationalism, and the socio-political landscape of the Arab world.
In the field of science, Abdule Salam (1926-1996) was a Pakistani theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate. He made significant contributions to the development of the electroweak theory, which unified two of the four fundamental forces of nature.
Lastly, Abdule Aziz Al-Babtain (1923-2020) was a prominent Kuwaiti businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Abdulaziz Al Babtain Prize for Poetic Creativity, which aims to promote and recognize excellence in Arabic poetry.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Abdule throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and significance across various cultures and disciplines.
People
Abdule + last name combinations
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FAQ
Abdule: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abdule?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abdule 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 Abdule a common name?
We classify Abdule 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 Abdule most popular?
The single biggest year for Abdule was 1974, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abdule is about 48 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 Abdule in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abdule a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abdule 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 Abdule still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abdule 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 Abdule 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 Abdule?
Want to know how many Americans are named Abdule? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.