Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Abshir

Name: Popularity of the name Abshir in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Abshir, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#9,019 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2005

First Year

2023

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#9019

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Abshir

Abshir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 8 Abshirs were born — ranking #9,019 that year. As of 2026, Abshir ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 93 Abshirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Abshir

Phonetically similar names — useful when Abshir is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Absher
Asher
Ashur
Abir
Ascher
Abshire
Azure
Apper
Abjure
Abner
Adger
Apter

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abshir

What does the name Abshir mean?

Abshir is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Abshir in 2026?

In 2026, Abshir ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Abshir most popular?

Abshir reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #9,019 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Abshir a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Abshir is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Abshir?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abshir include Enio, Herlin, Harmony. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Abshir

Abshir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 93 births in the dataset. Abshir's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #9,019. Use the chart and map above to compare Abshir's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.