Total births
683
Unisex name · since 1995
Abir
Abir has 683 recorded births since 1995 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3435
- among boys today
- 683
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Abir is the #3435 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 683 recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Abir recorded 683 times among boys since 1995, holding rank #3435 nationally today, ahead of 76% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #3435 among boys today
- 683 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Abir is currently the #3435 unisex name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 683 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3435
- among boys today
- 683
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Abir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3435
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Abir was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
66 babies were named Abir in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Abir compares
683 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Abir's all-time total is 86% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Abir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 683 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 66 | 23 | 22,252 |
Abir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Abir's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 66, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Abir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,435
Active since
1995
Abir popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Abir popularity over time - girls
97 total births recorded since 1987 (Abir as girls' name)
Abir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Abir's strongest decade.
290 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Abir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 43
1990s
43 births
- 2000s 83
2000s
83 births
- 2010s
2010s
290 births
- 2020s
2020s
267 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 290 births (42% of all-time use).
How Abir compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Abir's total volume
Abir vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Abir by state
Where Abir concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 125 | 18.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 41 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 36 | 5.3% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 29 | 4.2% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Abir's total US births 18.3%
Even split
125 of 683 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Abir? ▼
Since 1995, Social Security records show 683 babies named Abir. Today it holds rank #3435 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 66 births.
When was Abir most popular? ▼
Abir was most popular in the 2010s decade with 290 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Abir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Abir are California (125 births), New York (41 births), Texas (36 births).
Is Abir a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Abir is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 683 births, and as a girl's name it has 97 births.
How long has the name Abir been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Abir since 1995 -- 31 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Abir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Abiel, Abimael, Abisai, Abie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Abir's data
- Abir's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (290 total births) through the 2020s (267) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Abirs (125 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Abir
Nearby Names Like Abir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Abir
Abiel Boy
#1506 1,617 births
Abimael Boy
#3812 1,454 births
Abisai Boy
#4643 1,074 births
Abie Boy
#7278 733 births
Abigail Boy
672 births
Compare Abir side by side: Abir vs Abiel Abir vs Abimael Abir vs Abisai
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Abir
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Abir: #3435 Unisex Name - 683 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/abir. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Abir draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.