Rising since 1989, #1,992 for boys today.
Popularity of Abubakr since 1982
Babies named Abubakr per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 302 |
| 2020s | 363 |
Meaning & origin
Abubakr is an Arabic name that carries profound religious and historical significance. Since its first recorded appearance in the United States in 1982, the name has seen a steady rise in usage, particularly concentrated in states like New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. By 2025, Abubakr ranked 1992, with approximately 1 in 22,475 newborns receiving the name. Its trajectory shows sustained growth starting in 1989, and it reached its highest rank to date in 2024, reflecting ongoing interest among Muslim-American families. The name's strong connection to the first caliph of Islam gives it a traditional and respected status, and its rising popularity suggests it is becoming more widely recognized as a distinctive choice for boys.
Abubakr is an Arabic name derived from 'abu' (father of) and 'bakr' (young camel). It is most famously associated with Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, the close companion and father-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the first caliph of Islam. The name has been widely used across the Muslim world for centuries.
Where Abubakr is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Abubakr” around the world
Where Abubakr lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abu, Bakr, Bakri
Sibling names for Abubakr
Names that share Abubakr's style, for a brother or sister.
