Bakari
Every Bakari since 1973 — 1,687 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bakari
Bakari is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,729 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,687 American babies have been named Bakari. Its peak came in 2025, when 94 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Bakari stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bakari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #1,729 |
| 2024 | 85 | #1,882 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,391 |
| 2022 | 55 | #2,495 |
| 2021 | 52 | #2,528 |
| 2020 | 46 | #2,693 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2,945 |
| 2018 | 63 | #2,189 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,013 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,109 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,089 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,408 |
| 2013 | 18 | #4,998 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,815 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,291 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,540 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,732 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,228 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,799 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,237 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,459 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,165 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,542 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,692 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,809 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,308 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,058 |
| 1990 | 30 | #2,318 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,723 |
| 1980 | 22 | #2,287 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,008 |
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Famous people named Bakari
- Bakari Koné Soccer player · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bakari in 2025?
Bakari ranked #1,729 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bakari?
1,687 babies have been named Bakari in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bakari most popular?
Bakari peaked in 2025, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Bakari a boy or girl name?
Bakari is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bakari rising or falling?
Bakari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bakari?
Well-known people named Bakari include Bakari Koné (soccer player).