Baboucarr
A boy's name of African origin with 38 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 38 babies have been named Baboucarr in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Baboucarr is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Baboucarr is a boy's baby name of African origin, used primarily in The Gambia and Senegal among the Mandinka and Wolof peoples. It is a variant of Abu Bakr — the Arabic name meaning 'father of the young camel' or 'father of Bakr,' honoring the closest companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Caliph of Islam.
Baboucarr reflects the rich West African tradition of honoring Islamic heritage through local phonetic adaptation, producing names that carry deep religious significance in a distinctly regional voice.
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Baboucarr first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2003. A twenty-first-century entry, Baboucarr belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its African classification suggests a path from african linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Baboucarr has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 16 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 15 | — |
The Story of Baboucarr
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2003, Baboucarr is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Baboucarr are most likely born between 2003 and 2013.
How rare is Baboucarr?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Baboucarr is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2010s with 16 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2003–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | #9835 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12403 |
| 2011 | 6 | #10952 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12442 |
| 2008 | 7 | #9968 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7918 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2021