Abul is a distinctive choice, ranked #4608 in 2020. Your child is likely to be the only Abul in their class.
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UK Rank 2020
#4608
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About the Name Abul
Abul has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2482 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #680 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Abul is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Abul in their class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Abul
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Abul per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Abul in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Abul is declining: down 1,901 places since 2015, to #4,608 in 2020. It peaked at #680 in 1996.
Abul is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Abul does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Abuls in the wild.
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UK babies named Abul (2020)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 2482 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Abul
Almost certainly the only Abul in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2020)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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