Kabir
Boy name · #1001 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Kabir? In official American birth records, Kabir has been tracked continuously since 1976, giving it 49 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 227 baby boys were named Kabir, placing it at #1001 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1152, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 7,930 boys born in 2025 was named Kabir.
The 49-year story
Kabir first appears in the Social Security records in 1976, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 284 boys were named Kabir — good for #837 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Kabir per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kabir against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kabir in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kabir is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kabir will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kabir is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kabir is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Kabir is most common in NJ (0.5 per 1,000), WA (0.4 per 1,000), NY (0.3 per 1,000), CA (0.3 per 1,000), IL (0.3 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Kabir is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Kabir
Statistically, parents drawn to Kabir tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Damir, Ahmir, Kyzer, Kaiser, and Zamir.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kabir | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 227 | #999 |
| 2024 | 245 | #940 |
| 2023 | 214 | #1019 |
| 2022 | 232 | #974 |
| 2021 | 284 | #837 |
| 2020 | 262 | #863 |
| 2019 | 248 | #885 |
| 2018 | 207 | #998 |
| 2017 | 166 | #1141 |
| 2016 | 179 | #1096 |
| 2015 | 163 | #1152 |
| 2014 | 125 | #1362 |
| 2013 | 75 | #1878 |
| 2012 | 91 | #1676 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2203 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2187 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2010 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2237 |
| 2007 | 46 | #2643 |
| 2006 | 50 | #2449 |
| 2005 | 51 | #2297 |
| 2004 | 47 | #2376 |
| 2003 | 37 | #2674 |
| 2002 | 37 | #2603 |
| 2001 | 41 | #2386 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kabir?
In official American birth records, the name Kabir first appeared in 1976 (over 49 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 49 years.
Is Kabir a popular boy name?
Kabir ranked #1001 among boys in 2025 with 227 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1152.
When was the name Kabir most popular?
Kabir peaked in 2021, when 284 American boys received the name (ranked #837 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kabir?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 7,930 newborn American boys was named Kabir. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.