Declining since 2013, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Bader since 1981
Babies named Bader per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Bader's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 89 |
| 2010s | 129 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Bader, pronounced BAH-der, is an Arabic name meaning 'full moon'. It has been in use in the United States since 1981, with a peak in 2020. However, its popularity has been falling since 2013. As of 2025, it ranks 10,695 nationally, with approximately 1 in 284,679 boys given the name. The name is tied to the moon's symbolic importance in Arabic culture, often associated with beauty and light. While not currently in the top names, Bader remains a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with cultural resonance.
Bader is an Arabic name derived from 'badr', meaning 'full moon'. It is commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities worldwide, where the moon holds cultural and religious significance. The name has been in use in the United States since at least 1981, with peak popularity in 2020.
“Bader” around the world
Where Bader lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bade
Variants: Badr
Sibling names for Bader
Names that share Bader's style, for a brother or sister.
