Abdussamad
The servant of the eternal, the worshipper of the everlasting.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Abdussamad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abdussamad today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abdussamad births was 2005 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abdussamad. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Abdussamad with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Abdussamad. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2005
6 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#10,157
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Abdussamad: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdussamad 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 Abdussamad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abdussamad
The name Abdussamad is of Arabic origin, derived from the combination of "Abd" meaning "servant" and "Samad" which is one of the names of Allah in Islam, meaning "The Eternal" or "The Everlasting". This name carries a profound religious significance in Islamic cultures, reflecting the reverence for the divine.
The earliest known usage of this name can be traced back to the 7th century, during the advent of Islam and the spread of the Arabic language across the Middle East and North Africa. It is believed that the name gained popularity among Muslim families as a way to express their devotion and submission to the one true God, as per the teachings of the Quran.
Throughout history, the name Abdussamad has been borne by various notable figures, including scholars, religious leaders, and literary figures. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Abdussamad al-Samani, a renowned Persian Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic who lived in the 9th century CE. His contributions to Islamic theology and jurisprudence were highly influential during his time.
Another prominent figure was Abdussamad Khan, a Mughal governor and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent.
In the realm of literature, Abdussamad Bin Ahmed Al-Badruni, a 10th-century Arab poet and writer, left a lasting legacy with his poetic works that celebrated the beauty of Arabic language and explored themes of love, spirituality, and human existence.
During the 12th century, Abdussamad ibn Munqidh, a prominent Arab author and diplomat, gained recognition for his memoir titled "Kitab al-I'tibar" (Book of Instruction by Examples), which provided a valuable insight into the social and political landscape of the Crusades era.
More recently, Abdussamad Abdullahi, a Nigerian scholar and writer, made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Hausa language and literature in the 20th century.
While these are just a few examples, the name Abdussamad has been carried by countless individuals throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the cultural, intellectual, and religious fabric of their respective societies.
People
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FAQ
Abdussamad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abdussamad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abdussamad 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 Abdussamad a common name?
We classify Abdussamad 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 Abdussamad most popular?
The single biggest year for Abdussamad was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abdussamad is about 21 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 Abdussamad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abdussamad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abdussamad 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 Abdussamad still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abdussamad 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 Abdussamad 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 the name Abdussamad?
You can see how many people share the name Abdussamad on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.