Bakari
boy name#1728 in 2025Bakari entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #1652 in 1978, ranks #1728 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1973–2025
#1728
rank today
#1652
peak (1978)
94
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2235 |
| 1980s | #2491 |
| 1990s | #2373 |
| 2000s | #3387 |
| 2010s | #3928 |
| 2020s | #2283 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bakari has been most popular in TX, FL, GA.
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Bakari are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bakari alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bakari in 2025?
- Bakari ranks #1728 among US boy names in 2025, with 94 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bakari most popular?
- Bakari peaked in 1978, reaching #1652 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bakari with classmates?
- Bakari will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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