Shakur
Borrowed from Arabic شَكُور (šakūr, “thankful, grateful”).
Every Shakur since 1987 — 1,622 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shakur
Shakur is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,832 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 1,622 American babies have been named Shakur. Its peak came in 1997, when 128 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 Shakur stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shakur 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 | — | — | 29 | #3,832 |
| 2024 | — | — | 60 | #2,364 |
| 2023 | — | — | 65 | #2,217 |
| 2022 | — | — | 56 | #2,489 |
| 2021 | — | — | 66 | #2,168 |
| 2020 | — | — | 55 | #2,412 |
| 2019 | — | — | 63 | #2,227 |
| 2018 | — | — | 49 | #2,609 |
| 2017 | — | — | 37 | #3,184 |
| 2016 | — | — | 43 | #2,828 |
| 2015 | — | — | 32 | #3,500 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,763 |
| 2013 | — | — | 27 | #3,844 |
| 2012 | — | — | 25 | #4,108 |
| 2011 | — | — | 19 | #4,955 |
| 2010 | — | — | 20 | #4,818 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,141 |
| 2008 | — | — | 21 | #4,680 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34 | #3,296 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35 | #3,144 |
| 2005 | — | — | 35 | #3,006 |
| 2004 | — | — | 44 | #2,529 |
| 2003 | — | — | 57 | #2,027 |
| 2002 | — | — | 46 | #2,287 |
| 2001 | — | — | 45 | #2,269 |
| 2000 | — | — | 53 | #1,963 |
| 1995 | — | — | 46 | #1,886 |
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Famous people named Shakur
- Shakur Stevenson Boxer · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shakur mean?
Borrowed from Arabic شَكُور (šakūr, “thankful, grateful”).
How popular is the name Shakur in 2025?
Shakur ranked #3,832 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shakur?
1,622 babies have been named Shakur in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shakur most popular?
Shakur peaked in 1997, when 128 newborns received the name.
Is Shakur a boy or girl name?
Shakur is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shakur rising or falling?
Shakur is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shakur?
Well-known people named Shakur include Shakur Stevenson (boxer).