The name Abdon is of Hebrew origin and means "servant". It is derived from the Hebrew word "ebed" which translates to "servant". The name appears in the Bible as the father of Heman, who was one of King David's singers (1 Chronicles 6:32). In ancient times, this name was often given to boys born into slave families or to those whose parents wished them to be devoted servants of God. Today, Abdon is a rare name but it is still occasionally used as a boys' name in some cultures and communities around the world.
The statistics provided show the annual number of births with the name Abdon in the United States from 1915 to 2015. During this period, there were a total of 359 babies named Abdon born in the U.S.
Looking at the data, we can see that the popularity of the name Abdon has fluctuated over time. In some years, such as 1975 and 2004, more than 10 babies were named Abdon. However, there are many years where only a few babies received this name.
The most popular year for the name Abdon in terms of births was 1983, with 13 babies being named Abdon that year. Conversely, there were several years with only one birth each for the name Abdon, such as 1924 and 2014.
Overall, while the name Abdon may not have been one of the most popular choices for parents in the United States during this period, it has still been given to a significant number of babies over the course of a century.