Abdoulaye
Every Abdoulaye since 1992 — 966 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abdoulaye
Abdoulaye is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,480 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 966 American babies have been named Abdoulaye. Its peak came in 2025, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Abdoulaye stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abdoulaye year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #2,480 |
| 2024 | 42 | #2,958 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,117 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3,533 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3,740 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,346 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2,852 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3,240 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3,124 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,681 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,149 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,787 |
| 2013 | 38 | #2,955 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,450 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2,798 |
| 2010 | 25 | #3,994 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,162 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,165 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2,602 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,385 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,528 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,158 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,187 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,188 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,721 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,219 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,502 |
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Famous people named Abdoulaye
- Abdoulaye Wade Politician · b. 1926
- Abdoulaye Traoré Soccer player · b. 1967
- Abdoulaye Méïté Soccer player · b. 1980
- Abdoulaye Doucouré Soccer player · b. 1993
- Abdoulaye Ba Soccer player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abdoulaye in 2025?
Abdoulaye ranked #2,480 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abdoulaye?
966 babies have been named Abdoulaye in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abdoulaye most popular?
Abdoulaye peaked in 2025, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Abdoulaye a boy or girl name?
Abdoulaye is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abdoulaye rising or falling?
Abdoulaye is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abdoulaye?
Well-known people named Abdoulaye include Abdoulaye Wade (politician), Abdoulaye Traoré (soccer player), Abdoulaye Méïté (soccer player).