Abdulwadud
The servant or worshiper who expresses love and affection.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Abdulwadud. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abdulwadud today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abdulwadud births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abdulwadud. 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 Abdulwadud. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#12,249
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Abdulwadud: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdulwadud 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 Abdulwadud 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abdulwadud
The name Abdulwadud has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a compound name composed of two Arabic words, "Abdul" and "Wadud." The word "Abdul" means "servant" or "slave," while "Wadud" means "loving" or "affectionate." Together, the name can be interpreted as "servant of the Loving One" or "servant of the Affectionate One," referring to God in the Islamic tradition.
The name Abdulwadud has been in use for centuries within the Arab and Muslim communities. It can be found in various historical texts, including religious scriptures like the Quran and Hadith. The name's popularity likely stems from its association with Islamic values and the emphasis on devotion to God.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Abdulwadud was Abdulwadud bin Ismail al-Ghamri, a renowned Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic who lived in the 12th century. He was born in Ghamra, a town in present-day Tunisia, and was known for his expertise in various fields, including Hadith studies and Sufism.
In the 13th century, another notable figure bearing the name was Abdulwadud al-Maraghi, an influential Islamic scholar and jurist from Maragha, a city in present-day Iran. He was renowned for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his work in the field of Sharia law.
During the 14th century, Abdulwadud al-Balisi, a Moroccan scholar and poet, gained recognition for his literary works and his expertise in Islamic sciences. He was born in Balis, a town in present-day Morocco, and his poetry celebrated the beauty of the Arabic language and Islamic teachings.
In the 17th century, Abdulwadud al-Sumbati, an Indonesian Islamic scholar and mystic, played a significant role in the spread of Islam in the Indonesian archipelago. He was born in Sumatra and is revered for his contributions to the development of Islamic education and the establishment of Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) in the region.
Another notable figure with the name Abdulwadud was Abdulwadud Yahya, a Sudanese poet and writer who lived in the 20th century. He was born in 1910 in Khartoum and is celebrated for his poetry, which reflected the struggles and aspirations of the Sudanese people during the colonial era and the country's fight for independence.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Abdulwadud. The name's rich history and its connection to Islamic culture and traditions have contributed to its enduring popularity among Muslims worldwide.
People
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FAQ
Abdulwadud: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abdulwadud?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abdulwadud 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 Abdulwadud a common name?
We classify Abdulwadud 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 Abdulwadud most popular?
The single biggest year for Abdulwadud was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abdulwadud 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 Abdulwadud in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abdulwadud a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abdulwadud 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 Abdulwadud still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abdulwadud 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 Abdulwadud 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 share the name Abdulwadud?
Want to know how many people share the name Abdulwadud? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.