Babacar
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 219 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Babacar peaked during the Gen Z era, when 14 babies received this name in a single year (2005). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Babacar remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Babacar ranks #6864 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Babacar is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, the West African form of Abu Bakr — the closest companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Caliph of Islam. Abu Bakr means 'father of the young camel' or more broadly, a man of noble character and leadership. Babacar is widely used in Senegal, Gambia, and Guinea.
Babacar represents the beautiful fusion of Islamic tradition and West African culture — a name that honors one of Islam's most revered figures while carrying the warmth of Sahelian naming tradition.
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Phonetically, Babacar belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Babacar’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Babacar climbed 1344 spots in the last 20 years — from #8208 to #6864.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 35 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 90 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 79 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 15 | — |
The Story of Babacar
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Babacar is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Babacar are most likely born between 1997 and 2015.
How rare is Babacar?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Babacar — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2010s with 90 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Babacar by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1997–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #6864 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12449 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11028 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9834 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12229 |
| 2019 | 8 | #8993 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9788 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6730 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7657 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6708 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7115 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12350 |
| 2012 | 6 | #10935 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6625 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9795 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11149 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9091 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9001 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8061 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5596 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2024