Shaqur
An Arabic masculine name meaning "thankful" or "grateful".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Shaqur. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shaqur today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shaqur births was 1997 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shaqur. 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 Shaqur. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1997
8 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1997 SSA rank
#7,171
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Shaqur: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaqur 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 Shaqur during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shaqur
The name Shaqur has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "shukr," which means "gratitude" or "thankfulness." The name was likely given to children as a reminder to be grateful for the blessings bestowed upon them.
In the Islamic tradition, the concept of gratitude towards Allah (God) is highly emphasized. The Quran, the holy book of Islam, mentions the importance of being thankful on numerous occasions. The name Shaqur reflects this religious and cultural value, encouraging its bearers to cultivate a spirit of gratefulness.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Shaqur can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic Golden Age. This period witnessed a flourishing of arts, sciences, and literature in the Islamic world, and it is possible that the name gained popularity during this time.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Shaqur was Shaqur al-Balkhi, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and planetary theory, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.
Another notable figure was Shaqur al-Dimashqi, a 10th-century Arab geographer and cartographer from Damascus. He is credited with producing one of the earliest known world maps, which included detailed descriptions of various regions and their inhabitants.
In the 12th century, Shaqur al-Isfahani was a prominent Persian poet and philosopher. His works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and his poetry was widely admired for its beauty and depth.
During the 14th century, Shaqur al-Andalusi was a renowned Andalusian (Spanish-Arab) astronomer and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of astronomical instruments.
In the 16th century, Shaqur al-Baghdadi was a respected Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad. He wrote extensively on Islamic jurisprudence and was highly regarded for his knowledge and expertise in the field.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Shaqur, reflecting its long-standing presence and significance within the Arabic and Islamic cultures.
People
Shaqur + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shaqur as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shaqur: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shaqur?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shaqur 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Shaqur a common name?
We classify Shaqur as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shaqur most popular?
The single biggest year for Shaqur was 1997, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shaqur is about 29 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 Shaqur in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shaqur a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shaqur 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 Shaqur still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shaqur 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 Shaqur 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 common is the name Shaqur?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.