Boy · #7,971 in 2026

Sabbir

Syed Rumman Bin Wali Sabbir, is a Bangladeshi former footballer. He played for Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) in the First Division League during the 1980s and 1990s. He made several appearances for the Bangladesh national football team, appearing in the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds. He is commonly regarded as the "Maradona of Bangladesh".

Current Rank
#7,971
Peak Rank
#7,971 (1996)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1996
First Year
1996
Last Year
1996
Peak Year
#7971
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
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Meaning & Origin of Sabbir

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Syed Rumman Bin Wali Sabbir, is a Bangladeshi former footballer. He played for Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) in the First Division League during the 1980s and 1990s. He made several appearances for the Bangladesh national football team, appearing in the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds. He is commonly regarded as the "Maradona of Bangladesh".

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The Story of Sabbir

Sabbir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 6 Sabbirs were born — ranking #7,971 that year. As of 2026, Sabbir ranks #7,971 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Sabbirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Sabbir

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sabbir

What does the name Sabbir mean?
Syed Rumman Bin Wali Sabbir, is a Bangladeshi former footballer. He played for Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) in the First Division League during the 1980s and 1990s. He made several appearances for the Bangladesh national football team, appearing in the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds. He is commonly regarded as the "Maradona of Bangladesh".
How popular is Sabbir in 2026?
In 2026, Sabbir ranks #7,971 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Sabbir most popular?
Sabbir reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #7,971 that year with 6 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Sabbir most popular?
Sabbir has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sabbir.
Is Sabbir a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sabbir is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Sabbir?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sabbir include Keavin, Hameen, Torran. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sabbir

Sabbir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Sabbir's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #7,971. Use the chart and map above to compare Sabbir'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.