From 1880 through 2017, the Social Security Administration recognized 2,121 newborns born in the United States with the first name Abdulrahman. That's more than enough Abdulrahmans to populate Christmas Island (Australia), which has a population of 1,462 people (as of June 30, 2010). Christmas Island is an autonomous territory of Australia located in the Indian Ocean midway between India and Africa. The name "Christmas Island" was given by Sir Francis Drake, who spotted the island on December 25, 1578. He named it after Christ's mass. The population of Christmas Island is composed of indigenous inhabitants, mostly from the Baining tribe, and non-indigenous peoples. Most residents are employed in tourism or naval service. There are no nuclear weapons or ballistic missiles capable of reaching Australia located on Christmas Island; however, it does possess one of the largest military bases in the country. The base on Christmas Island is called Christmas Island Naval Base and lies within the jurisdiction of the Royal Australian Navy. Abdulrahman was one of the most popular names of Arabic origin in 1980s America. It first appeared on top 1000 list in 1987 when it was used by two different parents to name their children. It remained on the list in 1988 but never again reached this position thereafter. In 2016, Abdulrahman was still among the top 10 most popular names for boys.