Shakur Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Shakur means 'grateful' or 'thankful' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Shakur
Shakur is a name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'shukr', which means 'grateful' or 'thankful'. The name carries the connotation of being appreciative and expressing gratitude. It can also be seen as a reference to Allah, as Muslims commonly use the phrase 'Alhamdulillah' (Praise be to Allah) to express gratitude. Shakur is a name with strong positive associations and is often given to boys.
Popularity of the Name Shakur
The popularity for the name Shakur peaked in popularity in the year 1997 with 119 births, which ranked number 2,470 out of 24,886 unique names for that year. Shakur had the most female births in 1997 with 9, which ranked number 9,017 out of 16,162 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1997 with 119, which ranked number 1,065 out of 10,811 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Shakur has increased sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 56 births, an increase of 124.00%. Among males, Shakur has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 56 births, an increase of 124.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Shakur
- 20 Year Trend of Shakur: 21.74%
- 10 Year Trend of Shakur: 124.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Shakur: 124.00%
Popularity of Shakur by State
For males, Shakur was most popular in Northeastern states with 19 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in PA, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Shakur. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | 5 | 798 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 8 | 898 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Shakur
- Total Births of Shakur: 61 (8.40%)
- Male Births of Shakur: 61 (8.40%)
Given the upward trend of Shakur over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.40% increase in total births, for a total of 61 births in 2024. Male births for Shakur have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 61 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.40%.