Total births
612
Boys' name · since 1990
Zakir
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 612 babies named Zakir, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3944
- among boys today
- 612
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
612 babies have been named Zakir since 1990, making it today's #3944 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zakir has been recorded 612 times among boys since 1990, currently ranked #3944 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 1990 to 2025.
- #3944 among boys today
- 612 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zakir is currently the #3944 boys' name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 612 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3944
- among boys today
- 612
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Zakir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3944
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Zakir was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
37 babies were named Zakir in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Zakir compares
612 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Zakir's all-time total is 67% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zakir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 612 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zakir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zakir splits its recorded history at 2009: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1990 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2015 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zakir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#3,944
Active since
1990
Zakir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Zakir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zakir's strongest decade.
263 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Zakir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 61
1990s
61 births
- 2000s
2000s
158 births
- 2010s
2010s
263 births
- 2020s
2020s
130 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 263 births (43% of all-time use).
How Zakir 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 Zakir's total volume
Zakir vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zakir by state
Where Zakir concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 35 | 5.7% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 1.0% |
Pennsylvania share of Zakir's total US births 5.7%
Even split
35 of 612 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zakir? ▼
612 babies have been named Zakir since 1990. It currently ranks #3944 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 37 births.
When was Zakir most popular? ▼
Zakir was most popular in the 2010s decade with 263 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Zakir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zakir are Pennsylvania (35 births), California (6 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Zakir been used? ▼
Records for Zakir go back to 1990, giving 36 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zakir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zakary, Zakai, Zakaria, Zakariya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zakir's data
- Zakir's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (263 total births) through the 2020s (130) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Zakirs (35 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 Zakir
Nearby Names Like Zakir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zakir
Zakary Boy
#4618 5,613 births
Zakai Boy
#604 4,052 births
Zakaria Boy
#1395 2,883 births
Zakariya Boy
#1203 2,511 births
Zakari Boy
#1093 2,472 births
Compare Zakir side by side: Zakir vs Zakary Zakir vs Zakai Zakir vs Zakaria
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zakir
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, 1990–2025 (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. "Zakir: #3944 Boys' Name - 612 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zakir. 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 Zakir 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.