UK boy's name
Bader
A masculine Arabic name meaning "full moon" or "unique".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bader is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bader popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3523, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 7 births.
This profile covers 81 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1998 to 2023. 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 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 80 living people in the UK are called Bader. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bader ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 7 boys were registered as Bader.
- • About 80 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bader as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3523
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2006
7 births
Estimated living
80
2026
Meaning
What does Bader mean?
The name Bader is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "badr," which means "full moon." It is a descriptive name that likely referred to someone who was born on a night with a full moon or someone with a round, luminous face.
The earliest recorded use of the name Bader can be traced back to the 7th century, when it was mentioned in ancient Arabic texts and poetry. It was particularly popular among the Arab tribes of the Arabian Peninsula during the early Islamic period.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Bader was Bader Al-Din Lulu, a Mamluk sultan who ruled over parts of modern-day Syria and Palestine from 1259 to 1260. He played a significant role in the Mamluk resistance against the Mongol invasions.
Another notable figure was Bader Khan, a Mughal nobleman and governor of Agra during the reign of Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. He was known for his military prowess and his role in suppressing several rebellions against the Mughal Empire.
In the 20th century, Bader Al-Baddah was a renowned Kuwaiti poet and writer who contributed significantly to the development of modern Arabic literature. He was born in 1926 and passed away in 2016.
The name Bader also gained prominence in the world of sports. Bader Al-Mutawa, born in 1981, is a Kuwaiti professional footballer who has played for several clubs in the Middle East and represented the Kuwaiti national team.
In the field of academia, Bader Al-Arrayedh, born in 1957, is a Saudi Arabian mathematician and educator. He has made significant contributions to the study of functional analysis and has authored numerous research papers and books.
While the name Bader may have originated in the Arabic-speaking regions, it has since been adopted by various cultures and communities around the world, carrying with it the symbolism of the full moon and its associated qualities of beauty, illumination, and completeness.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bader over time
The chart below shows babies named Bader registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bader, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bader by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bader 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 | #4053 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3846 | 37 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2938 | 26 | 5 |
| 1990s | #1821 | 6 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Bader
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Bader: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bader in the UK right now?
In 2023, Bader was ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Bader most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 7 babies registered as Bader in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bader?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "full moon" or "unique".
How many people are called Bader in the UK?
A total of 81 babies have been registered as Bader across the 17 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.