Abu
4 countries#771 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Abu was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,139 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2014 with 70 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,136 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #771 · peaked in 2014 with 70 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
468 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #5608 · peaked in 2007 with 17 births
Most common in: New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
36 births recorded 2012–2022 · currently #2834 · peaked in 2022 with 9 births
Most common in: Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2011–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Abu’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #417 | — |
| 2003 | #445 | ↓28 |
| 2004 | #599 | ↓154 |
| 2005 | #565 | ↑34 |
| 2006 | #582 | ↓17 |
| 2007 | #711 | ↓129 |
| 2008 | #668 | ↑43 |
| 2009 | #596 | ↑72 |
| 2010 | #811 | ↓215 |
| 2011 | #743 | ↑68 |
| 2012 | #754 | ↓11 |
| 2013 | #751 | ↑3 |
| 2014 | #534 | ↑217 |
| 2015 | #903 | ↓369 |
| 2016 | #818 | ↑85 |
| 2017 | #730 | ↑88 |
| 2018 | #897 | ↓167 |
| 2019 | #825 | ↑72 |
| 2020 | #651 | ↑174 |
| 2021 | #771 | ↓120 |
Frequently asked questions about Abu
Is Abu a popular name?
Yes — Abu currently ranks #771 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Abu more common for boys or girls?
Abu is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Abu most popular?
Abu peaked in 2014 in England & Wales, with 70 recorded births that year.
Is Abu rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Abu’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #605 in 1996 to #771 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Abu?
At least 1,643 babies have been recorded with the name Abu across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Abu popular in more than one country?
Yes — Abu appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.