Declining since 2017, #1,564 for boys today.
Popularity of Abdulrahman since 1978
Babies named Abdulrahman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 131 |
| 1990s | 357 |
| 2000s | 659 |
| 2010s | 1,238 |
| 2020s | 556 |
Meaning & origin
Abdulrahman is the English spelling of a compound Arabic theophoric name combining 'abd' (servant) and 'al-Rahman' (the Most Gracious). In the United States, the name first entered official records in 1978 and has gradually grown in use, reflecting immigration patterns from Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority countries. Its peak year was 2016, after which it entered a falling trajectory continuing through 2025, when it ranked 1564. Approximately 1 in 15670 male infants was named Abdulrahman that year. Geographic concentration is highest in Michigan, Virginia, and Massachusetts, states with notable Arab-American communities. While its trajectory has declined since 2017, the name remains a meaningful and widely recognized choice within Muslim families, honoring a divine attribute of mercy.
Abdulrahman is a common Arabic male name formed from 'Abd' (servant) and 'al-Rahman' (the Most Gracious, one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam). It is a theophoric name expressing devotion. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, borne by many historical figures including caliphs and scholars. Variants include Abdurrahman and Abdul Rahman.
Where Abdulrahman is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Abdulrahman” around the world
Where Abdulrahman lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abdu, Rahman, Abdo
Variants: Abdurrahman, Abdul Rahman, Abd al-Rahman, Abdirahman
Sibling names for Abdulrahman
Names that share Abdulrahman's style, for a brother or sister.
