UK boy's name
Abubakarr
Bearer of good news, the trusted one, father of the virgin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abubakarr is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abubakarr popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1999 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Abubakarr. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abubakarr ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 4 boys were registered as Abubakarr.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abubakarr as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Abubakarr mean?
The name Abubakarr is of Arabic origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "Abu" meaning "father" and "Bakarr" meaning "calf" or "young camel". It is a patronymic name, indicating the bearer's relation to their father or ancestor named Bakarr.
Abubakarr is a significant name in Islamic history, as it was the name of Abu Bakr, the first caliph after the death of Prophet Muhammad. He was born in Mecca around 573 CE and played a crucial role in the early spread of Islam. His full name was Abu Bakr Abdullah bin Abi Quhafa, and he is revered as one of the closest companions of the Prophet.
The name is mentioned in the Quran and other Islamic scriptures, further solidifying its significance within the Muslim community. It has been widely used among Muslims across various regions and cultures over the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Abubakarr can be found in the historical accounts of the life of Abu Bakr, the first caliph. Beyond this, the name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, including:
1. Abu Bakr al-Razi (865-925 CE), a renowned Persian philosopher, physician, and alchemist. 2. Abu Bakr Ibn al-Arabi (1076-1148 CE), a distinguished Andalusian Muslim scholar and Sufi mystic. 3. Abu Bakr ibn al-Turtushi (1059-1126 CE), a Maliki jurist and scholar from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain and Portugal). 4. Abu Bakr ibn Barmak (778-839 CE), a prominent member of the Barmakid family, known for their influential role in the Abbasid caliphate. 5. Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (573-634 CE), the first caliph of Islam and one of the closest companions of Prophet Muhammad.
These individuals, spanning various fields and time periods, have contributed significantly to the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of the Islamic world, further solidifying the historical importance of the name Abubakarr.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abubakarr over time
The chart below shows babies named Abubakarr registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abubakarr, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abubakarr by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abubakarr was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4052 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2425 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Abubakarr: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abubakarr in the UK right now?
In 2020, Abubakarr was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abubakarr most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 4 babies registered as Abubakarr in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abubakarr?
Bearer of good news, the trusted one, father of the virgin.
How many people are called Abubakarr in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Abubakarr across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.