Abdull
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "servant of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Abdull. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abdull today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abdull births was 1981 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abdull. 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 Abdull. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1981
5 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1981 SSA rank
#6,266
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Abdull: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdull 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 Abdull during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abdull
The name Abdull is derived from the Arabic language and is a variant spelling of the name Abdul. It originated in the Middle East and has been in use for centuries, with its roots tracing back to the early days of Islam.
In Arabic, the word "Abd" means "servant" or "slave," and it is often combined with one of the 99 names of Allah (God) to form a complete name. The name Abdull is believed to be a combination of "Abd" and "Ullah," which means "servant of Allah."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Abdull can be found in the Qur'an, the central religious text of Islam. The Qur'an mentions several individuals with names that begin with "Abd," including Abdullah, which means "servant of Allah."
Throughout Islamic history, the name Abdull has been associated with numerous prominent figures. One of the most notable is Abdull Qadir Gilani, a Persian Sufi saint and scholar who lived from 1077 to 1166 CE. He was the founder of the Qadiri order of Sufism and is revered for his teachings and spiritual guidance.
Another historically significant bearer of the name was Abdull Hamid II, the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. He ruled from 1876 to 1909 and is remembered for his efforts to modernize and reform the Ottoman state.
In the realm of literature, Abdull Rahim Khan-e-Khanan was a renowned 16th-century Mughal poet and military commander. His works, written in Persian, are considered masterpieces of Indian literature.
The name Abdull has also been associated with religious and spiritual leaders. Abdull Qadir Al-Jilani, born in 1078 CE, was a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar who founded the Qadiri Sufi order.
Another notable figure was Abdull Ghani Kashmiri, a 19th-century Islamic scholar and spiritual leader from Kashmir. He was known for his extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the revival of Islamic learning.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Abdull, each leaving their mark in various fields, from religion and literature to politics and military leadership.
People
Abdull + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Abdull as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Abdull: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abdull?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abdull 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 Abdull a common name?
We classify Abdull 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 Abdull most popular?
The single biggest year for Abdull was 1981, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abdull is about 43 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 Abdull in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abdull a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abdull 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 Abdull still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abdull 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 Abdull 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 Abdull?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.