Abubakr is a distinctive choice, ranked #945 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Abubakr in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#945
About the Name Abubakr
Abubakr is holding steady in the rankings at #945. It reached its peak of #765 in 2014 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Abubakr is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Abubakr
Unlikely. With around 33 UK babies named Abubakr per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Abubakr in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Abubakr has held a stable position around #945 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #765 in 2014 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Abubakr is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Abubakr include: Abubakr Abakarov — Abubakr Abakarov is a Russian-Azerbaijani freestyle wrestler.; Abubakr Barry — Abubakr Barry is a Gambian professional football player who plays as a midfielder for Austria Wien and the Gambia national team.; Nagmeldin Ali Abubakr — Nagmeldin Ali Abubakr is a Sudanese athlete who mainly competes in the 400 metres..
Abubakr does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Abubakrs in the wild.
33
UK babies named Abubakr (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 24 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Abubakr
Likely around 1 other Abubakr in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Abubakr
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Abubakr Rajeb al Abaidy also known as Abubakr Obeidi (Arabic: أبوبكر رجب العبيدى) is a Libyan footballer. He plays for Nasr in the Libyan Premier League.