Shakir
Borrowed from Arabic شاكِر (šākir, “thankful”).
Every Shakir since 1971 — 1,227 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shakir
Shakir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,742 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,227 American babies have been named Shakir. Its peak came in 1993, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Shakir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shakir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 13 | #6,742 |
| 2024 | — | — | 19 | #5,217 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,425 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,990 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,472 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,932 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #8,117 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #5,074 |
| 2017 | — | — | 27 | #3,968 |
| 2016 | — | — | 17 | #5,523 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,702 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,229 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #8,008 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,584 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,164 |
| 2010 | — | — | 21 | #4,652 |
| 2009 | — | — | 29 | #3,705 |
| 2008 | — | — | 30 | #3,636 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27 | #3,875 |
| 2006 | — | — | 30 | #3,514 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,794 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,242 |
| 2003 | — | — | 36 | #2,772 |
| 2002 | — | — | 30 | #3,079 |
| 2001 | — | — | 30 | #3,048 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28 | #3,140 |
| 1995 | — | — | 52 | #1,731 |
| 1990 | — | — | 19 | #3,287 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,636 |
| 1980 | — | — | 22 | #2,353 |
| 1975 | — | — | 18 | #2,439 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shakir mean?
Borrowed from Arabic شاكِر (šākir, “thankful”).
How popular is the name Shakir in 2025?
Shakir ranked #6,742 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shakir?
1,227 babies have been named Shakir in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shakir most popular?
Shakir peaked in 1993, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Shakir a boy or girl name?
Shakir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shakir rising or falling?
Shakir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.