Declining since 2021, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Bashir since 1976
Babies named Bashir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 138 |
| 1990s | 191 |
| 2000s | 211 |
| 2010s | 273 |
| 2020s | 163 |
Meaning & origin
Bashir has been in use in the United States since at least 1976, when it first appeared in Social Security records. Its highest rank to date was in 2020, when it reached position 4249 with a 1-in-71,170 rate of use. However, the name has been declining in popularity since 2021, reflecting a downward trajectory that continues through the latest data year. Despite its modest overall usage, Bashir carries deep cultural significance in Arabic-speaking communities, where it conveys the hopeful meaning of 'bringer of good news.' Its steady, if small, presence in the U.S. parallels similar Arabic-origin names that have gained modest traction among Muslim families and those seeking distinctive, meaningful names.
Bashir is a direct Arabic name (بشير) derived from the root b-sh-r, meaning 'to bring good news' or 'to announce glad tidings.' It is used widely across the Muslim world and has been a common given name for centuries, appearing in Islamic history and literature.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bash
Sibling names for Bashir
Names that share Bashir's style, for a brother or sister.
