Boy nameCurrently #2,386 in the USRising
Shakur
//ˈʃɑkɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19976 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shakur's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shakur's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shakur |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 67 |
| 1994 | 78 |
| 1995 | 46 |
| 1996 | 87 |
| 1997 | 128 |
| 1998 | 81 |
| 1999 | 49 |
| 2000 | 53 |
| 2001 | 45 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2004 | 44 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 63 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2021 | 66 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 59 |
Shakur through the decades
- Shakur peaked in 1997, when 128 babies were named Shakur in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shakur has risen 95% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shakur currently ranks #2,386 in the US and is on the rise.