Aboubacar - A very unique male name
Aboubacar at a glance
Aboubacar is ranked #3365 among boy baby names in 2025, with 7 births in 2025. It peaked in 2001 at #2143 and first appeared on the charts in 1994.
- Rank in 2025
- #3365
- Births in 2025
- 7
- Peak year
- 2001 (#2143)
- First appeared
- 1994
- Trend
- #3366 in 2020 → #3365 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 209,469 boys
- Visitor rating
- 1.0/5 (1 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aboubacar peaked in popularity 25 years ago in 2001 on position 2143.
Famous with this name
Aboubacar Bathily
Aboubacar Kolta
Aboubacar Mfoihaya
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Aboubacar is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aboubacar is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,413 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,413.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aboubacar is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Aboubacar origin and meaning
Arabic, via West African French
West African form of Abu Bakr, from Arabic abu, 'father of', and bakr, 'young camel' — the name of the Prophet Muhammad's closest companion
Aboubacar is how Abu Bakr is borne in Senegal, Mali, Guinea and their diasporas. Abu Bakr himself, the first caliph, is a bearer of the Arabic spelling, not of this transliteration, so he is credited here rather than listed. US use runs from 1994, peaking in 2001.
Attested etymology
Aboubacar is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.
To see famous people named Aboubacar, pop culture references for the name Aboubacar and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Aboubacar
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Abubakr / Abubakar / Aboubakar /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3365 |
| 2024 | 2790 |
| 2023 | 3391 |
| 2022 | 3508 |
| 2021 | 3715 |
| 2020 | 3366 |
| 2019 | 3146 |
| 2018 | 3257 |
| 2017 | 3133 |
| 2015 | 2691 |
| 2014 | 3232 |
| 2012 | 3704 |
| 2011 | 3123 |
| 2010 | 3797 |
| 2009 | 3501 |
| 2008 | 2921 |
| 2006 | 3728 |
| 2005 | 3300 |
| 2004 | 2551 |
| 2003 | 3000 |
| 2002 | 3078 |
| 2001 | 2143 |
| 2000 | 3329 |
| 1998 | 3167 |
| 1996 | 2627 |
| 1994 | 3125 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New York | 1413 |
Even more about Aboubacar
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Aboubacar a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Aboubacar?
4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
ah-boo-bah-KAHR · /əˌbubəˈkɑr/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Abubakar — Alternative transliteration
- Aboubakar — Variant transliteration
- Boubacar — Shortened West African form
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1994, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Aboubacar is a name of deep historical and religious resonance in West African Muslim families.
Worth knowing
- Its length and transliteration variants mean frequent spelling corrections in English-language settings.
