Rising since 1987, #607 for boys today.
Popularity of Abdiel since 1976
Babies named Abdiel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 145 |
| 1990s | 379 |
| 2000s | 1,320 |
| 2010s | 3,286 |
| 2020s | 2,552 |
Meaning & origin
Abdiel entered U.S. records in 1976 and has been rising in popularity steadily since 1987. It reached its peak rank of #607 in 2020, and continues to trend upward. The name is most common in New Mexico, Texas, and New Jersey. Its biblical and literary roots give it a dignified profile, and its distinctive sound appeals to parents seeking a name that is both traditional and uncommon. The rise in usage reflects broader interest in names from the Hebrew Bible that are not among the most common choices.
Abdiel is a Hebrew name derived from the elements 'eved' (servant) and 'El' (God), thus meaning 'servant of God.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a Gadite chief (1 Chronicles 5:15) and in John Milton's 'Paradise Lost' as a seraph who remains loyal to God. The name has been used sparingly in English-speaking countries, with occasional modern usage influenced by literary and biblical references.
Where Abdiel is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Abdiel” around the world
Where Abdiel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abdi, Diego, Ab
Sibling names for Abdiel
Names that share Abdiel's style, for a brother or sister.
