Zubayr
A Muslim masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the seller of buttermilk".
Name Census estimates that about 251 living Americans carry the first name Zubayr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zubayr today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zubayr births was 2024 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zubayr. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Zubayr with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
251
~ 1 in 1,365,555 Americans
Peak year
2024
36 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,319
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Zubayr: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zubayr from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 122 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zubayr 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 Zubayr during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zubayrs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Minnesota, New York, Ohio recorded the most babies named Zubayr, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zubayr
The name Zubayr has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "zabr," which means "strong" or "sturdy." This name first appeared in the Arabian Peninsula during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century CE.
The name Zubayr is predominantly associated with Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the ten individuals promised Paradise during his lifetime. Zubayr was born in Medina in 594 CE and played a crucial role in early Islamic history, participating in numerous battles and expeditions.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Zubayr ibn Bakkar, a famous Arab historian and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He is best known for his work "Al-Akhbar al-Muwaffaqiyyat," a comprehensive history of the Islamic world during his time.
In the 11th century, Zubayr ibn Awwam, a renowned Arab agriculturist and botanist, authored the influential treatise "Kitab al-Filaha" (Book of Agriculture), which became a seminal work on farming practices and horticulture in the medieval Islamic world.
During the Middle Ages, the name Zubayr was also associated with Zubayr al-Bata'ihi, a celebrated Arab poet and literary figure who lived in the 10th century CE. His poetic works, particularly his panegyrics, were highly regarded and influential in the literary circles of his time.
Another prominent historical figure named Zubayr was Zubayr Pasha, an Ottoman military commander and statesman who lived in the 19th century. He played a significant role in the modernization efforts of the Ottoman Empire and served as the governor of several provinces, including Baghdad and Damascus.
While the name Zubayr has its roots in the Arab world, it has been adopted and used by various cultures and communities across the globe, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations or those influenced by Islamic culture and history.
People
Zubayr + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zubayr as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zubayr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zubayr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 251 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zubayr 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 1,365,555 US residents.
Is Zubayr a common name?
We classify Zubayr as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 253 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zubayr most popular?
The single biggest year for Zubayr was 2024, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zubayr is about 8 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 Zubayr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zubayr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zubayr 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 Zubayr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zubayr 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 Zubayr 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 have Zubayr as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Zubayr on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.