Abdi
A male given name, variant of Abdul.
Every Abdi since 1997 — 350 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abdi
Abdi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,705 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 350 American babies have been named Abdi. Its peak came in 2006, when 27 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 Abdi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abdi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #10,705 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #7,770 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,261 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #9,827 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #5,984 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,177 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #8,823 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,339 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #8,823 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,495 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #8,785 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,621 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,256 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #5,948 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,848 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23 | #4,282 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,071 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,493 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,187 | 22 | #4,223 |
| 2005 | — | — | 23 | #3,941 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #6,977 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,246 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,090 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,364 | 10 | #6,447 |
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Famous people named Abdi
- Abdi Farah Shirdon Economist · b. 1958
- Abdi Bile Athlete · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdi mean?
A male given name, variant of Abdul.
How popular is the name Abdi in 2025?
Abdi ranked #10,705 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abdi?
350 babies have been named Abdi in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abdi most popular?
Abdi peaked in 2006, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Abdi a boy or girl name?
Abdi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abdi rising or falling?
Abdi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abdi?
Well-known people named Abdi include Abdi Farah Shirdon (economist), Abdi Bile (athlete).