Mubarak
Borrowed from Arabic مبارك (mubārak, “blessed”).
Every Mubarak since 1981 — 565 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mubarak
Mubarak is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,147 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 565 American babies have been named Mubarak. Its peak came in 2019, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mubarak stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mubarak year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,147 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,043 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,774 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,957 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3,790 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,702 |
| 2019 | 33 | #3,468 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,676 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,644 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,949 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,498 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,216 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,141 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,188 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,313 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,269 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,539 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,062 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,601 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,274 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,096 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,675 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,310 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,888 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,129 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,220 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,543 |
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Famous people named Mubarak
- Mubarak Shah Politician · 1250–1265
- Mubarak Wakaso Soccer player · b. 1990
- Mubarak Hassan Shami Athlete · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mubarak mean?
Borrowed from Arabic مبارك (mubārak, “blessed”).
How popular is the name Mubarak in 2025?
Mubarak ranked #5,147 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mubarak?
565 babies have been named Mubarak in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mubarak most popular?
Mubarak peaked in 2019, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Mubarak a boy or girl name?
Mubarak is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mubarak rising or falling?
Mubarak is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mubarak?
Well-known people named Mubarak include Mubarak Shah (politician), Mubarak Wakaso (soccer player), Mubarak Hassan Shami (athlete).