Total births
818
Boys' name · since 1979
Sabir
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 818 babies named Sabir, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3825
- among boys today
- 818
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Sabir currently ranks #3825 among boys' names in America, with 818 babies recorded since 1979.
Sabir has 818 recorded births among boys since 1979, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3825 as of the latest data, more common than 73% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #3825 among boys today
- 818 born since 1979
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sabir is currently the #3825 boys' name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 818 born since 1979, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3825
- among boys today
- 818
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Sabir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3825
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Sabir was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
47 babies were named Sabir in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Sabir compares
818 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
Sabir's all-time total is 123% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sabir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 818 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sabir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sabir splits its recorded history at 2005: 77% of all births land in the more recent half, 23% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 47 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sabir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#3,825
Active since
1979
Sabir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Sabir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sabir's strongest decade.
324 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Sabir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 35
1980s
35 births
- 1990s 83
1990s
83 births
- 2000s
2000s
157 births
- 2010s
2010s
324 births
- 2020s
2020s
214 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 324 births (40% of all-time use).
How Sabir 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 Sabir's total volume
Sabir vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Sabir by state
Where Sabir concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 133 | 16.3% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 56 | 6.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 12 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Washington | | 10 | 1.2% |
Minnesota share of Sabir's total US births 16.3%
Even split
133 of 818 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sabir? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 818 babies named Sabir. Today it holds rank #3825 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 47 births.
When was Sabir most popular? ▼
Sabir was most popular in the 2010s decade with 324 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Sabir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sabir are Minnesota (133 births), Pennsylvania (56 births), New York (12 births).
How long has the name Sabir been used? ▼
Sabir has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 47 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Sabir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sabastian, Sabino, Sabian, Sabas, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sabir's data
- Sabir's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (324 total births) through the 2020s (214) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Sabirs (133 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Sabir
Nearby Names Like Sabir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sabir
Sabastian Boy
#3706 3,671 births
Sabino Boy
#9946 1,887 births
Sabian Boy
#8500 952 births
Sabas Boy
#12440 739 births
Sabin Boy
#7832 713 births
Compare Sabir side by side: Sabir vs Sabastian Sabir vs Sabino Sabir vs Sabian
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sabir
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, 1979–2025 (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. "Sabir: #3825 Boys' Name - 818 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sabir. 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 Sabir 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.