UK boy's name
Abdurrahman
Servant of the Most Merciful.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdurrahman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdurrahman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #898, with 35 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 51 births.
This profile covers 794 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 69% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 789 living people in the UK are called Abdurrahman. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdurrahman ranked #898 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 35 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 51 boys were registered as Abdurrahman.
- • About 789 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdurrahman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#898
2024
Births in 2024
35
Latest year
Peak year
2014
51 births
Estimated living
789
2026
Meaning
What does Abdurrahman mean?
Abdurrahman is a masculine given name derived from Arabic. It is a combination of two words: 'Abd,' meaning 'servant,' and 'Rahman,' which translates to 'the Most Merciful' – one of the names of God in Islam. The name dates back to the 7th century AD, the time of the emergence of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
The name Abdurrahman has its roots in the Arabic tradition of giving names that reflect devotion and submission to God. It was a popular choice among early Muslims and has remained so throughout the centuries, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations.
Historically, the name Abdurrahman has been associated with several prominent figures. One of the earliest recorded bearers of this name was Abdurrahman ibn Awf, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the early converts to Islam. He lived from approximately 583 to 652 AD and played a significant role in the spread of Islam.
Another notable figure was Abdurrahman I, the founder of the Umayyad Caliphate in Spain, who ruled from 756 to 788 AD. He established the Emirate of Cordoba, which became a center of learning and culture during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
In the 12th century, Abdurrahman al-Jabarti was a prominent Egyptian historian and scholar. His chronicles provide valuable insights into the social, political, and cultural life of Egypt during the French occupation in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Abdurrahman Wahid, also known as Gus Dur, was an Indonesian Muslim scholar and leader who served as the fourth President of Indonesia from 1999 to 2001. He was known for his efforts to promote religious tolerance and democracy in the country.
Abdurrahman Munif was a renowned Saudi Arabian novelist and writer. His works, which explored themes of identity, exile, and the impact of oil on Arab societies, earned him critical acclaim and numerous literary awards. He lived from 1933 to 2004.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Abdurrahman, reflecting its enduring significance and the diversity of cultures and contexts in which it has been used.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdurrahman over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdurrahman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abdurrahman, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 35 births in 2024, compared with 51 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdurrahman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdurrahman was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #803 | 202 | 5 |
| 2010s | #812 | 387 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1200 | 186 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1751 | 19 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Abdurrahman
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Abdurrahman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdurrahman in the UK right now?
In 2024, Abdurrahman was ranked #898 for boys in England and Wales, with 35 births registered.
When was Abdurrahman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 51 babies registered as Abdurrahman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdurrahman?
Servant of the Most Merciful.
How many people are called Abdurrahman in the UK?
A total of 794 babies have been registered as Abdurrahman across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.