Holding steady, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Bashar since 1973
Babies named Bashar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 152 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Bashar first appeared in U.S. naming records in 1973 and reached its peak popularity in 2004. The name has remained largely stable in usage, with a 2025 rank of 6,803 and a 1-in-142,340 birth rate. While not among the most common names, its consistent presence over decades reflects its enduring appeal, particularly within Arabic-speaking communities.
Bashar derives from the Arabic root b-sh-r, meaning to bring good news or glad tidings. The name is directly mentioned in the Quran in the sense of a bearer of good news (bashir). It has been a common given name across the Arabic-speaking world, especially in the Middle East and North Africa, for centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bash, Shar
Variants: Bashir, Beshar
Sibling names for Bashar
Names that share Bashar's style, for a brother or sister.
