Rising since 1995, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Boubacar since 1994
Babies named Boubacar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Boubacar's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 150 |
| 2010s | 219 |
| 2020s | 130 |
Meaning & origin
Boubacar is a name with deep roots in Islamic tradition and West African culture. It entered the U.S. naming data in 1994, reflecting immigration and cultural exchange from French-speaking West African countries. The name has been consistently rising since 1995, with its peak year in 2024 at rank 4707. It is most common in Ohio and New York, where communities from Senegal and Mali are concentrated. While still rare nationally (about 1 in 81337 boys), its steady upward trajectory suggests growing recognition and appreciation of its heritage.
Boubacar is a French-influenced transliteration of the Arabic name 'Abu Bakr', which means 'father of a young camel'. The name is historically significant in Islam as the name of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, a close companion and father-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, who became the first Caliph. Through trade routes and Islamic scholarship, the name spread across West Africa, where it is commonly used in countries like Senegal and Mali. In the United States, it has gained some usage among families of West African heritage.
Where Boubacar is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Boubacar” around the world
Where Boubacar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
75
babies in 2024
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bouba, Bakar
Sibling names for Boubacar
Names that share Boubacar's style, for a brother or sister.
