UK boy's name
Bashar
Arabic masculine name derived from the word "Bashir" meaning "bearer of good news".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bashar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bashar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2941, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 6 births.
This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2001 to 2010. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Bashar. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bashar ranked #2941 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 6 boys were registered as Bashar.
- • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bashar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2941
2010
Births in 2010
6
Latest year
Peak year
2001
6 births
Estimated living
25
2026
Meaning
What does Bashar mean?
The name Bashar is derived from the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East region. It is a masculine name that can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the early Islamic era.
Bashar is derived from the Arabic root word "bashar," which means "human being" or "flesh and blood." The name is often associated with the concept of humanity, kindness, and compassion. It is also believed to have connections with the Arabic word "bashara," which translates to "good news" or "glad tidings."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bashar can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. In the Qur'an, the term "bashar" is used to refer to the Prophet Muhammad as a human being, emphasizing his mortal nature and connection to humanity.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Bashar. One of the most famous was Bashar ibn Burd (776-835 CE), a renowned Arab poet and scholar from Persia. He was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his mastery of various poetic forms.
Another famous Bashar was Bashar al-Shawish (1460-1502 CE), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer from Damascus. He made significant contributions to the study of spherical trigonometry and authored several works on mathematics and astronomy.
In the modern era, Bashar al-Assad (born in 1965) is perhaps the most well-known individual with this name. He is the current President of Syria and has held this position since 2000. His father, Hafez al-Assad, was also the President of Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000.
Other notable individuals with the name Bashar include Bashar al-Asad (1923-1992), a Syrian military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Syria from 1987 to 1988, and Bashar Murad (born in 1966), a Lebanese actor and director known for his work in both film and television.
Throughout its history, the name Bashar has been associated with various prominent figures in the realms of literature, science, politics, and the arts, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and significance in the Arab world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bashar over time
The chart below shows babies named Bashar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bashar, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2010, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bashar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bashar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #2941 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3412 | 19 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Bashar
- 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
Bashar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bashar in the UK right now?
In 2010, Bashar was ranked #2941 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Bashar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 6 babies registered as Bashar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bashar?
Arabic masculine name derived from the word "Bashir" meaning "bearer of good news".
How many people are called Bashar in the UK?
A total of 25 babies have been registered as Bashar across the 6 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.