Ibrahim sits comfortably in the UK charts at #77 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#77
US Rank #359
About the Name Ibrahim
Ibrahim has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #77. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 10 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Ibrahim is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #359 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ibrahim
Unlikely. With around 694 UK babies named Ibrahim per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ibrahim in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ibrahim has held a stable position around #77 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #77 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Ibrahim is more popular in the UK (#77) than in the US (#359). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Ibrahim include: Khadija Abba Ibrahim — Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim is a Nigerian representative of Damaturu, Gujba, Gulani, and Tarmuwa constituencies in Yobe State.; Ibrahim Mahama (businessman) — Ibrahim Mahama is a Ghanaian businessman and founder of Engineers and Planners, a West African indigenously owned mining company.; Ibrahim Chatta — Ibrahim Chatta is a Nigerian actor, producer, and director..
Ibrahim appears in the US top 500 at #359 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
694
UK babies named Ibrahim (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.4
In a school of 600
↑ 21 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ibrahim
Likely around 1 other Ibrahim in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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