Abubakar
Every Abubakar since 1977 — 957 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abubakar
Abubakar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,242 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 957 American babies have been named Abubakar. Its peak came in 2017, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Abubakar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abubakar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,242 |
| 2024 | 50 | #2,637 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2,897 |
| 2022 | 48 | #2,718 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,776 |
| 2020 | 49 | #2,587 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2,943 |
| 2018 | 52 | #2,472 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,270 |
| 2016 | 53 | #2,412 |
| 2015 | 43 | #2,767 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2,705 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,498 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3,003 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,606 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,708 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,476 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,924 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,905 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,075 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,467 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,007 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,881 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,912 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,124 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,066 |
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| 1985 | 5 | #6,529 |
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Famous people named Abubakar
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Politician · 1912–1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abubakar in 2025?
Abubakar ranked #3,242 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abubakar?
957 babies have been named Abubakar in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abubakar most popular?
Abubakar peaked in 2017, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Abubakar a boy or girl name?
Abubakar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abubakar rising or falling?
Abubakar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abubakar?
Well-known people named Abubakar include Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (politician).