boys' name · peaked 2007

Abdalla

Every Abdalla since 1973 — 399 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
00.010.010.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2024Boys
Rank 2025
#8,251
among boys
Babies in 2025
9
named Abdalla
Peak year
2007
19 babies
All-time total
399
since 1973

The story of Abdalla

Abdalla is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,251 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1973, 399 American babies have been named Abdalla. Its peak came in 2007, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Abdalla stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Abdalla year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 9 #8,251
2024 17 #5,444
2023 13 #6,521
2022 13 #6,481
2021 8 #8,831
2020 15 #5,703
2019 14 #6,105
2018 12 #6,703
2017 15 #5,791
2016 13 #6,350
2015 12 #6,676
2014 12 #6,633
2013 13 #6,243
2012 14 #6,003
2011 17 #5,202
2010 10 #7,591
2009 12 #6,804
2008 14 #6,070
2007 19 #4,809
2006 11 #6,906
2005 17 #4,825
2004 12 #6,139
2003 6 #9,583
2002 13 #5,397
2001 7 #8,343
2000 13 #5,297
1995 6 #7,796
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Famous people named Abdalla

  1. Abdalla Hamdok Politician · b. 1956

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Abdalla in 2025?

Abdalla ranked #8,251 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Abdalla?

399 babies have been named Abdalla in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Abdalla most popular?

Abdalla peaked in 2007, when 19 newborns received the name.

Is Abdalla a boy or girl name?

Abdalla is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Abdalla rising or falling?

Abdalla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Abdalla?

Well-known people named Abdalla include Abdalla Hamdok (politician).

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