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Shakur

Shakur is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Shakur?

Recorded births named Shakur by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,622 births
England & Wales since 1996	184 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Shakur's popularity over time

Babies named Shakur per year — United States (1987–2025). United States peaked in 1997 (128/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2005 (12/yr).

When was Shakur popular?

Shakur reached its peak in 1997, when it was the #2317 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1990s name.

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