Is Abdurrahman a boy's or girl's name?

Abdurrahman is primarily a boy's name.

When was Abdurrahman most popular?

Abdurrahman reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 48 births that year. It is currently ranked #3094 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Abdurrahman?

Abdurrahman is currently ranked #3094 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,018 babies since 1982.

Abdurrahman

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameArabicRising fast

#3094▼ 201in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Arabic.

Abdurrahman is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'servant of the Most Merciful' — combining abd (servant) with ar-Rahman, one of Allah's most cherished names meaning 'the Most Merciful.' It is one of the most honored compound names in Islamic tradition.

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Popularity Over Time

Abdurrahman has 39+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1982.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Abdurrahman
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	189	#3139	▼
2010s	368	#3139	▲
2000s	311	#3227	▲
1990s	122	#5177	▲
1980s	28	#6620	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(39 years, 1982–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Abdurrahman
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	39	#3094	-4 (-9.3%)
2023	43	#2893	+7 (19.4%)
2022	36	#3277	+1 (2.9%)
2021	35	#3296	-1 (-2.8%)
2020	36	#3135	+1 (2.9%)
2019	35	#3258	+4 (12.9%)
2018	31	#3524	+4 (14.8%)
2017	27	#3890	-13 (-32.5%)
2016	40	#2935	+2 (5.3%)
2015	38	#3022	-10 (-20.8%)
2014	48	#2542	+13 (37.1%)
2013	35	#3122	-3 (-7.9%)
2012	38	#3002	+5 (15.2%)
2011	33	#3309	-10 (-23.3%)
2010	43	#2787	+8 (22.9%)
2009	35	#3223	0
2008	35	#3221	+7 (25.0%)
2007	28	#3690	-15 (-34.9%)
2006	43	#2698	+13 (43.3%)
2005	30	#3320	-2 (-6.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1982–2024) · Methodology