Declining since 2014, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Badr since 1997
Babies named Badr per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 73 |
| 2010s | 131 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Badr is a masculine Arabic name meaning 'full moon'. It has been used as a given name for centuries, with historical resonance from the Battle of Badr. In the United States, records begin in 1997. Its popularity peaked in 2014 at rank 4,894, but has since declined; by 2025 it ranked 12,008. The name remains an important cultural choice in Arabic-speaking communities, though it is relatively rare in the U.S.
Badr derives directly from the Arabic word 'badr' (بدر), meaning 'full moon'. The name is closely associated with the Battle of Badr, a pivotal event in early Islamic history. It has been a traditional masculine name across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries.
“Badr” around the world
Where Badr lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Badr
Names that share Badr's style, for a brother or sister.
