Total births
957
Boys' name · since 1977
Abubakar
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 957 babies named Abubakar, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2653
- among boys today
- 957
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Abubakar is the #2653 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 957 recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Abubakar has been recorded 957 times among boys since 1977, currently ranked #2653 nationally and more common than 81% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #2653 among boys today
- 957 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Abubakar is currently the #2653 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 957 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2653
- among boys today
- 957
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Abubakar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2653
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Abubakar was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
58 babies were named Abubakar in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Abubakar compares
957 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Abubakar's all-time total is 161% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Abubakar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 957 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 23 | 22,252 |
Abubakar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Abubakar splits its recorded history at 2008: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 58 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Abubakar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#2,653
Active since
1977
Abubakar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Abubakar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Abubakar's strongest decade.
416 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Abubakar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 55
1990s
55 births
- 2000s
2000s
200 births
- 2010s
2010s
416 births
- 2020s
2020s
271 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 416 births (43% of all-time use).
How Abubakar 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 Abubakar's total volume
Abubakar vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Abubakar by state
Where Abubakar concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 133 | 13.9% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 103 | 10.8% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 51 | 5.3% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Abubakar's total US births 13.9%
Even split
133 of 957 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Abubakar? ▼
957 babies have been named Abubakar since 1977. It currently ranks #2653 among boys. The peak year was 2017 with 58 births.
When was Abubakar most popular? ▼
Abubakar was most popular in the 2010s decade with 416 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Abubakar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Abubakar are New York (133 births), Minnesota (103 births), Ohio (51 births).
How long has the name Abubakar been used? ▼
Abubakar has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 49 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Abubakar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Abubakr, Abu, Abundio, Abubaker, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Abubakar's data
- Abubakar's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (416 total births) through the 2020s (271) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Abubakars (133 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Abubakar
Nearby Names Like Abubakar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Abubakar
Abubakr Boy
#1967 813 births
Abu Boy
#7894 468 births
Abundio Boy
203 births
Abubaker Boy
#13127 73 births
Abubakarr Boy
47 births
Compare Abubakar side by side: Abubakar vs Abubakr Abubakar vs Abu Abubakar vs Abundio
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Abubakar
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, 1977–2025 (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. "Abubakar: #2653 Boys' Name - 957 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/abubakar. 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 Abubakar 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.