Kabir
Every Kabir since 1976 — 3,601 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kabir
Kabir is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #999 in 2025 with 227 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 3,601 American babies have been named Kabir. Its peak came in 2021, when 284 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 Kabir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kabir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 227 | #999 |
| 2024 | 245 | #941 |
| 2023 | 214 | #1,021 |
| 2022 | 232 | #974 |
| 2021 | 284 | #839 |
| 2020 | 262 | #863 |
| 2019 | 248 | #885 |
| 2018 | 207 | #1,000 |
| 2017 | 166 | #1,145 |
| 2016 | 179 | #1,099 |
| 2015 | 163 | #1,154 |
| 2014 | 125 | #1,372 |
| 2013 | 75 | #1,888 |
| 2012 | 91 | #1,684 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,219 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,198 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,024 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,249 |
| 2007 | 46 | #2,670 |
| 2006 | 50 | #2,462 |
| 2005 | 51 | #2,318 |
| 2004 | 47 | #2,398 |
| 2003 | 37 | #2,702 |
| 2002 | 37 | #2,618 |
| 2001 | 41 | #2,403 |
| 2000 | 34 | #2,706 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,766 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,084 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,510 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,317 |
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Famous people named Kabir
- Kabir Philosopher · 1440–1518
- Kabir Bedi Actor · b. 1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kabir in 2025?
Kabir ranked #999 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 227 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kabir?
3,601 babies have been named Kabir in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kabir most popular?
Kabir peaked in 2021, when 284 newborns received the name.
Is Kabir a boy or girl name?
Kabir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kabir rising or falling?
Kabir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kabir?
Well-known people named Kabir include Kabir (philosopher), Kabir Bedi (actor).