Abdul
5 countries#234 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Abdul was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7,470 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2010 with 355 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7,074 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #234 · peaked in 2010 with 340 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
6,528 births recorded 1930–2025 · currently #1867 · peaked in 1975 with 157 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, California, Pennsylvania, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
466 births recorded 1949–2022 · currently #1501 · peaked in 2018 with 27 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-d'Oise, Paris, Rhône, Hérault
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
392 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 2014 with 18 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
4 births recorded 2004–2004 · peaked in 2004 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Abdul’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #153 | — |
| 2003 | #146 | ↑7 |
| 2004 | #160 | ↓14 |
| 2005 | #167 | ↓7 |
| 2006 | #158 | ↑9 |
| 2007 | #169 | ↓11 |
| 2008 | #170 | ↓1 |
| 2009 | #169 | ↑1 |
| 2010 | #163 | ↑6 |
| 2011 | #190 | ↓27 |
| 2012 | #182 | ↑8 |
| 2013 | #187 | ↓5 |
| 2014 | #182 | ↑5 |
| 2015 | #190 | ↓8 |
| 2016 | #207 | ↓17 |
| 2017 | #206 | ↑1 |
| 2018 | #191 | ↑15 |
| 2019 | #200 | ↓9 |
| 2020 | #211 | ↓11 |
| 2021 | #234 | ↓23 |
Frequently asked questions about Abdul
Is Abdul a popular name?
Yes — Abdul currently ranks #234 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Abdul more common for boys or girls?
Abdul is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Abdul most popular?
Abdul peaked in 2010 in England & Wales, with 340 recorded births that year.
Is Abdul rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Abdul’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #173 in 1996 to #234 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Abdul?
At least 14,464 babies have been recorded with the name Abdul across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Abdul popular in more than one country?
Yes — Abdul appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Abdul?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Abdul include Zaccai, Zarek, Adael, Amadeo.
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Ranked directly next to Abdul in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.