1,862births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1997Peak · Ontario
#3757United States 2025
Shakur is a boy name family recorded 1,862 times in 4 countries since 1987. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3757 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1997, at 4.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Shakur
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakur | English | 1,622 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3757 | 1997 | ▶ 1 % |
| Shakur | English | 170 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2005 | – |
| Shakur | English | 65 | 🇫🇷 France | #4158 | 2023 | new |
| Shakur | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1997 | – |
Questions about Shakur
How popular is the name Shakur?
In 2025 it ranked #3757 in the United States. Official registers record 1,862 births across 4 countries.
When was Shakur most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1997, at 4.4 births per 100,000.
Is Shakur a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shakur is a boy name.