Total births
486
Boys' name · since 1982
Qadir
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 486 babies named Qadir, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6014
- among boys today
- 486
- born since 1982
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Qadir currently ranks #6014 among boys' names in America, with 486 babies recorded since 1982.
Qadir has 486 recorded births among boys since 1982, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6014 as of the latest data, more common than 58% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #6014 among boys today
- 486 born since 1982
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Qadir is currently the #6014 boys' name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 486 born since 1982, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6014
- among boys today
- 486
- born since 1982
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Qadir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6014
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Qadir was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
23 babies were named Qadir in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Qadir compares
486 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
Qadir's all-time total is 32% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Qadir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 486 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Qadir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Qadir's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Qadir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#6,014
Active since
1982
Qadir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Qadir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Qadir's strongest decade.
145 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Qadir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
100 births
- 2000s
2000s
145 births
- 2010s
2010s
121 births
- 2020s
2020s
108 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 145 births (30% of all-time use).
Qadir by state
Where Qadir concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 28 | 5.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 2.3% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 9 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.0% |
Pennsylvania share of Qadir's total US births 5.8%
Even split
28 of 486 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Qadir? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 486 babies named Qadir. Today it holds rank #6014 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 23 births.
When was Qadir most popular? ▼
Qadir was most popular in the 2000s decade with 145 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Qadir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Qadir are Pennsylvania (28 births), New York (11 births), New Jersey (9 births).
How long has the name Qadir been used? ▼
Records for Qadir go back to 1982, giving 44 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Qadir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Qadry, Qadree. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Qadir's data
- Qadir's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (145 total births) through the 2020s (108) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Qadirs (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Qadir
Nearby Names Like Qadir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Qadir
Compare Qadir side by side: Qadir vs Qadry Qadir vs Qadree
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Qadir
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, 1982–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Qadir: #6014 Boys' Name - 486 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/qadir. 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 Qadir 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.