Bashir

Bashir - A very unique male name



  Nov 05,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Bashir at a glance

Bashir is ranked #3874 among boy baby names in 2022, with 5 births in 2022. It peaked in 1982 at #2050 and first appeared on the charts in 1979.

Rank in 2022
#3874
Births in 2022
5
Peak year
1982 (#2050)
First appeared
1979
Trend
#3803 in 2017 → #3874 in 2022 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 299,970 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Bashir appeared on the charts for the first time in 1979 on position #2102. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Bashir and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Bashir? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Bashir. The baby boy name Bashir was given to 5 baby boys in 2022, ranking #3874 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 299,970 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Bashir peaked in popularity 44 years ago in 1982 on position 2050.



Famous with this name

Bashir Salahuddin
Aamir Bashir
Bashir


How would you rate Bashir, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Bashir is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Bashir is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,301 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,301.

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 Bashir is where you live.


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Bashir origin and meaning

Bashir is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Bashir, pop culture references for the name Bashir and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Bashir

We've found the following names that sound similar to Bashir, sorted by popularity.

Booker / Baker / Beecher / Bakari / Boubacar / Becker / Bashar / Basir / Bakary / Babacar /

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
20223874
20213460
20203394
20193751
20173803
20163503
20143898
20132997
20113498
20103851
20093923
20083373
20063786
20043754
20033547
20023102
20002413
19993277
19982910
19973142
19952767
19942845
19923095
19903027
19882651
19852393
19832259
19822050
19792102

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Ohio1301

Even more about Bashir


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 Bashir 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 Bashir?

2 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.

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#
On chart
1982
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Bashir
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 299,970
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1979
2022 births +5

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