Boubacar
Every Boubacar since 1994 — 527 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Boubacar
Boubacar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,727 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 527 American babies have been named Boubacar. Its peak came in 2016, when 27 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 Boubacar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Boubacar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,727 |
| 2024 | 27 | #3,998 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,693 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,871 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,383 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,294 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,503 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,942 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,343 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,891 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,085 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,028 |
| 2013 | 25 | #3,981 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,059 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,122 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,073 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,126 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,806 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,657 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,883 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,651 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,873 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,298 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,138 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,397 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,552 |
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Famous people named Boubacar
- Boubacar Traoré Singer · b. 1942
- Boubacar Barry Soccer player · b. 1979
- Boubacar Sanogo Soccer player · b. 1982
- Boubacar Kamara Soccer player · b. 1999
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Boubacar in 2025?
Boubacar ranked #4,727 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Boubacar?
527 babies have been named Boubacar in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Boubacar most popular?
Boubacar peaked in 2016, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Boubacar a boy or girl name?
Boubacar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Boubacar rising or falling?
Boubacar has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Boubacar?
Well-known people named Boubacar include Boubacar Traoré (singer), Boubacar Barry (soccer player), Boubacar Sanogo (soccer player).