Babacar Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAH-bah-kar / /ˈbɑː.bə.kɑːr/Arabic; Wolof
Meaning
Father of the young; one who brings joy
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Babacar is derived from 'Abu Bakr', meaning 'father of the young'. In Wolof culture, it is a traditional name often associated with nobility and leadership.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Babacar
- Babakar
International Variants
- Baba (Swahili)
- Abu Bakr (Arabic)
Famous people named Babacar
Babacar Gueye — Senegalese footballer.
Babacar Niasse — Senegalese politician.
Fictional characters named Babacar
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Babacar was first seen in the United States in 1997. Babacar has ranked as high as #1336 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Babacar has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Babacar (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 12 |