Zubair
Every Zubair since 1982 — 757 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zubair
Zubair is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,538 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 757 American babies have been named Zubair. Its peak came in 2025, when 53 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 Zubair stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zubair year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #2,538 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,332 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3,346 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,099 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,120 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3,343 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3,425 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,225 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,593 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,326 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,981 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,484 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,660 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,861 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,658 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,098 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,860 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,695 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,433 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,104 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7,094 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,533 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,876 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,501 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,666 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,917 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #8,116 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,586 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zubair in 2025?
Zubair ranked #2,538 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zubair?
757 babies have been named Zubair in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zubair most popular?
Zubair peaked in 2025, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Zubair a boy or girl name?
Zubair is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zubair rising or falling?
Zubair is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.