Bashiri
An Arabic name meaning "bearer of good news" or "bringer of glad tidings".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Bashiri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bashiri today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bashiri births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bashiri. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Bashiri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,498
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Bashiri: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Bashiri by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bashiri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Bashiri
The name Bashiri is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Persian word "bashir," which means "bringer of good news" or "harbinger of joy." The name's roots can be found in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in Iran and parts of Central Asia.
One of the earliest known references to the name Bashiri can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In the Quran, the word "bashir" is used to describe the Prophet Muhammad as a bearer of glad tidings. This association with the Prophet Muhammad has given the name a sense of reverence and significance within the Islamic faith.
Throughout history, the name Bashiri has been borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Bashiri ibn Mundhir, a 7th-century Arab poet and warrior from the tribe of Bakr ibn Wa'il. He is renowned for his contributions to early Arabic literature and his involvement in the Arab conquests during the initial expansion of Islam.
Another prominent figure with the name Bashiri was Bashiri Khuzayma, a 9th-century Muslim scholar and theologian from the city of Basra in present-day Iraq. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his writings on various aspects of Islamic law.
In the 11th century, Bashiri al-Basri was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from the city of Basra. His poetic works, which often explored themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment, have left a lasting impact on the Sufi tradition and Persian literature.
During the 13th century, Bashiri al-Mawsili was a celebrated Iranian musician and composer from the city of Mosul in present-day Iraq. He is credited with significant contributions to the development of classical Persian music and the popularization of various musical styles and instruments.
In more recent times, one of the most notable figures with the name Bashiri was Muhammad Bashir al-Khatib, a 20th-century Syrian historian and scholar. Born in 1910 and passing away in 1994, he was widely recognized for his extensive research and writings on the history of Syria and the broader Arab world.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Bashiri throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields, from literature and religion to music and scholarship.
People
Bashiri + last name combinations
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FAQ
Bashiri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bashiri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bashiri going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Bashiri a common name?
We classify Bashiri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bashiri most popular?
The single biggest year for Bashiri was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bashiri is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bashiri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bashiri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bashiri in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Bashiri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bashiri in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bashiri can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Bashiri?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.