Abdel
Every Abdel since 1965 — 829 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abdel
Abdel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,145 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 829 American babies have been named Abdel. Its peak came in 2017, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Abdel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abdel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,145 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,321 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,742 |
| 2022 | 27 | #3,995 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,021 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,074 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,103 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2,797 |
| 2017 | 44 | #2,755 |
| 2016 | 19 | #4,944 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,292 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,136 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,805 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,004 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,660 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,679 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,555 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,923 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,641 |
| 2006 | 9 | #7,999 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,465 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,492 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,560 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,188 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,302 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,765 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,408 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,310 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,787 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,496 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,467 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #3,931 |
| 1960 | — | — |
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Famous people named Abdel
- Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Politician · b. 1954
- Abdel Halim Hafez Musician · 1929–1977
- Abdel Hakim Amer Politician · 1919–1967
- Abdel Aziz al-Rantisi Politician · 1947–2004
- Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Politician · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abdel in 2025?
Abdel ranked #6,145 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abdel?
829 babies have been named Abdel in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abdel most popular?
Abdel peaked in 2017, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Abdel a boy or girl name?
Abdel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abdel rising or falling?
Abdel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abdel?
Well-known people named Abdel include Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (politician), Abdel Halim Hafez (musician), Abdel Hakim Amer (politician).