Bashir is a distinctive choice, ranked #3113 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Bashir in their class.
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UK Rank 2023
#3113
About the Name Bashir
Bashir has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 100 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #1627 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Bashir 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 Bashir
Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Bashir per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bashir in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Bashir has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 100 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1627 in 2017. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Bashir 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.
6
UK babies named Bashir (2023)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 100 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Bashir
Likely around 1 other Bashir in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2023)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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