Rising since 1990, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Abubakar since 1977
Babies named Abubakar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 200 |
| 2010s | 416 |
| 2020s | 271 |
Meaning & origin
Abubakar first appeared in US records in 1977, and its usage has grown steadily since 1990, reflecting broader demographic shifts. In 2025, it ranks 3240, with a frequency of 1 in 47447 births, a dramatic increase from earlier decades. Its peak year was 2017, and the name is most common in Minnesota and Texas, states with significant Somali and other Muslim communities. The name carries deep religious and historical significance, connecting bearers to the first caliph of Islam. Its rising trajectory suggests continued growth as families embrace names that honor their heritage.
Abubakar is a variant of Abu Bakr, a common Arabic given name composed of 'abu' (father of) and 'bakr' (young camel). It is most famously borne by Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, the first caliph after the death of the Prophet Muhammad. The name has been widely used across the Muslim world for centuries.
Where Abubakar is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Abubakar” around the world
Where Abubakar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abu, Bakar
Variants: Abu Bakr, Aboubakr, Abubakr
Sibling names for Abubakar
Names that share Abubakar's style, for a brother or sister.
