Abubakar
4 countries#3240 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Abubakar was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
957 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #3240 · peaked in 2017 with 58 births
Most common in: New York, Minnesota, Ohio, California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
757 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 45 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
754 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1184 · peaked in 2011 with 45 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
40 births recorded 2007–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 2014 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2009–2009 · peaked in 2009 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Abubakar’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5072 | — |
| 2007 | #5901 | ↓829 |
| 2008 | #3921 | ↑1980 |
| 2009 | #3476 | ↑445 |
| 2010 | #3708 | ↓232 |
| 2011 | #3605 | ↑103 |
| 2012 | #3002 | ↑603 |
| 2013 | #3497 | ↓495 |
| 2014 | #2705 | ↑792 |
| 2015 | #2766 | ↓61 |
| 2016 | #2412 | ↑354 |
| 2017 | #2270 | ↑142 |
| 2018 | #2472 | ↓202 |
| 2019 | #2943 | ↓471 |
| 2020 | #2586 | ↑357 |
| 2021 | #2775 | ↓189 |
| 2022 | #2717 | ↑58 |
| 2023 | #2895 | ↓178 |
| 2024 | #2637 | ↑258 |
| 2025 | #3240 | ↓603 |
Frequently asked questions about Abubakar
Is Abubakar a popular name?
Yes — Abubakar currently ranks #3240 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Abubakar more common for boys or girls?
Abubakar is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Abubakar most popular?
Abubakar peaked in 2017 in United States, with 58 recorded births that year.
Is Abubakar rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Abubakar’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5845 in 1977 to #3240 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Abubakar?
At least 1,754 babies have been recorded with the name Abubakar across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Abubakar popular in more than one country?
Yes — Abubakar appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Abubakar?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Abubakar include Abdirahman, Ajax, Alen.
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