Bashar
A male given name from Arabic.
Every Bashar since 1973 — 382 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bashar
Bashar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,857 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 382 American babies have been named Bashar. Its peak came in 2004, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Bashar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bashar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,857 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,032 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,016 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,042 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,369 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,689 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,377 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,688 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,790 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,712 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,753 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #10,942 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,570 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,391 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,076 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,802 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,254 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,549 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,171 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,646 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,299 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,800 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,414 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,434 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,195 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Bashar
- Bashar al-Assad Politician · b. 1965
- Bashar ibn Burd Religious figure · 714–783
- Bashar Warda Religious figure · b. 1969
- Bashar Abdullah Soccer player · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bashar mean?
A male given name from Arabic.
How popular is the name Bashar in 2025?
Bashar ranked #6,857 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bashar?
382 babies have been named Bashar in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bashar most popular?
Bashar peaked in 2004, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Bashar a boy or girl name?
Bashar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bashar rising or falling?
Bashar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bashar?
Well-known people named Bashar include Bashar al-Assad (politician), Bashar ibn Burd (religious figure), Bashar Warda (religious figure).