Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Basheer

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

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#4,006 (1991)

Total Babies

216

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

2022

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#4006

Peak Rank

216

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Basheer

Basheer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 14 Basheers were born — ranking #4,006 that year. As of 2026, Basheer ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 216 Basheers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Basheer

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

Bashir
Basher
Bashes
Bashar
Bayshore
Bushier
Bashore
Bashor
Brashear
Barrier
Badger
Bachelor

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Basheer

What does the name Basheer mean?

Basheer is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Basheer in 2026?

In 2026, Basheer ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Basheer most popular?

Basheer reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #4,006 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Basheer most popular?

Basheer has historically been most popular in New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Basheer.

Is Basheer a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Basheer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Basheer include Wilkins, Elijio, Jaremy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Basheer

Basheer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 216 births in the dataset. Basheer's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #4,006. Use the chart and map above to compare Basheer'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.