Abdon
From Hebrew עבדון (abdon, “servant”).
Every Abdon since 1915 — 359 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abdon
Abdon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1915, 359 American babies have been named Abdon. Its peak came in 1975, when 13 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Abdon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abdon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,580 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,128 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,123 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,244 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,173 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,001 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,637 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,524 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,645 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,448 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,116 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,125 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,382 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,253 |
| 1975 | 13 | #2,902 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,231 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,537 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,667 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,252 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 8 | #2,829 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Abdon
- Abdon Politician · b. -1117
- Abdon Pamich Athlete · b. 1933
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdon mean?
From Hebrew עבדון (abdon, “servant”).
How popular is the name Abdon in 2025?
Abdon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Abdon?
359 babies have been named Abdon in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abdon most popular?
Abdon peaked in 1975, when 13 newborns received the name.
Is Abdon a boy or girl name?
Abdon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abdon rising or falling?
Abdon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abdon?
Well-known people named Abdon include Abdon (politician), Abdon Pamich (athlete).