Rising since 1985, #2,718 for boys today.
Popularity of Abdurrahman since 1982
Babies named Abdurrahman per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Abdurrahman's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 311 |
| 2010s | 368 |
| 2020s | 236 |
Meaning & origin
Abdurrahman entered U.S. records in 1982 and has been steadily climbing since 1985, reaching its peak rank of 2718 in 2025. Currently, about 1 in 36,342 boys receives this name, reflecting growing diversity in naming trends. The name is most common in New York and Texas, states with large Muslim communities. While still relatively rare, its consistent rise suggests increasing familiarity beyond its traditional religious context.
Abdurrahman is an Arabic compound name formed from 'Abd' (servant) and 'al-Rahman' (the Most Gracious), one of the 99 names of God in Islam. It is a theophoric name commonly used across the Muslim world, often given in honor of the Islamic caliph Abd al-Rahman I and other historical figures. The name has been continuously used since the early days of Islam.
Where Abdurrahman is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Abdurrahman” around the world
Where Abdurrahman 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: Abdul, Rahman, Abdi
Variants: Abd al-Rahman, Abdul Rahman, Abderrahman
Sibling names for Abdurrahman
Names that share Abdurrahman's style, for a brother or sister.
