Total births
527
Boys' name · since 1994
Boubacar
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 527 babies named Boubacar, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4038
- among boys today
- 527
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Boubacar is the #4038 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 527 recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Boubacar has been recorded 527 times among boys since 1994, currently ranked #4038 nationally and more common than 72% 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 1994 to 2025.
- #4038 among boys today
- 527 born since 1994
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Boubacar is currently the #4038 boys' name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 527 born since 1994, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4038
- among boys today
- 527
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Boubacar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4038
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Boubacar was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
27 babies were named Boubacar in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Boubacar compares
527 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
Boubacar's all-time total is 44% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Boubacar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 527 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Boubacar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Boubacar's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Boubacar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#4,038
Active since
1994
Boubacar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Boubacar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Boubacar's strongest decade.
219 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Boubacar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 28
1990s
28 births
- 2000s
2000s
150 births
- 2010s
2010s
219 births
- 2020s
2020s
130 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 219 births (42% of all-time use).
How Boubacar 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 Boubacar's total volume
Boubacar vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Boubacar by state
Where Boubacar concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 209 | 39.7% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 11 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 10 | 1.9% |
New York share of Boubacar's total US births 39.7%
Even split
209 of 527 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Boubacar? ▼
Since 1994, Social Security records show 527 babies named Boubacar. Today it holds rank #4038 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 27 births.
When was Boubacar most popular? ▼
Boubacar was most popular in the 2010s decade with 219 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Boubacar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Boubacar are New York (209 births), Ohio (11 births), Maryland (10 births).
How long has the name Boubacar been used? ▼
Records for Boubacar go back to 1994, giving 32 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Boubacar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bourne, Boudreaux, Boulder, Bouvier, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Boubacar's data
- Boubacar's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (219 total births) through the 2020s (130) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Boubacars (209 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 Boubacar
Nearby Names Like Boubacar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Boubacar
Bourne Boy
22 births
Boudreaux Boy
#13897 17 births
Boulder Boy
10 births
Bouvier Boy
5 births
Boun Boy
5 births
Compare Boubacar side by side: Boubacar vs Bourne Boubacar vs Boudreaux Boubacar vs Boulder
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Boubacar
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, 1994–2025 (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. "Boubacar: #4038 Boys' Name - 527 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/boubacar. 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 Boubacar 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.