Shakir
3 countries#6446 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shakir was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,227 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #6446 · peaked in 1993 with 73 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
204 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2001 with 16 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
204 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2001 with 16 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
48 births recorded 2002–2018 · peaked in 2003 with 10 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shakir’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3451 | — |
| 2007 | #3793 | ↓342 |
| 2008 | #3561 | ↑232 |
| 2009 | #3639 | ↓78 |
| 2010 | #4517 | ↓878 |
| 2011 | #4983 | ↓466 |
| 2012 | #6306 | ↓1323 |
| 2013 | #7537 | ↓1231 |
| 2014 | #5066 | ↑2471 |
| 2015 | #5507 | ↓441 |
| 2016 | #5318 | ↑189 |
| 2017 | #3889 | ↑1429 |
| 2018 | #4918 | ↓1029 |
| 2019 | #7643 | ↓2725 |
| 2020 | #5699 | ↑1944 |
| 2021 | #4362 | ↑1337 |
| 2022 | #4850 | ↓488 |
| 2023 | #5255 | ↓405 |
| 2024 | #5067 | ↑188 |
| 2025 | #6446 | ↓1379 |
Frequently asked questions about Shakir
Is Shakir a popular name?
Yes — Shakir currently ranks #6446 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shakir more common for boys or girls?
Shakir is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shakir most popular?
Shakir peaked in 1993 in United States, with 73 recorded births that year.
Is Shakir rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shakir’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3658 in 1971 to #6446 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shakir?
At least 1,479 babies have been recorded with the name Shakir across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Shakir popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shakir appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Shakir?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shakir include Selah.
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