Will my child share the name Bashir with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Bashir per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bashir in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Bashir becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Bashir is rising: up 1,944 places since 2020, to #2,664 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,627 in 2017.

Is Bashir a good choice for a distinctive 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.

Is Bashir a popular baby name in the United States?

Bashir does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Bashir is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Bashir in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Bashir in their class.