Shakur
Shakur is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Thankful, grateful, or appreciative.
Origin and history
Shakur is a traditional Arabic name that means 'thankful' or 'grateful'. In Islamic tradition, Al-Shakur is one of the Ninety-Nine Names of God, reflecting abundant gratitude. The name gained heightened cultural visibility in the United States during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,613 babies in the United States have been named Shakur since 1880. It ranks #3149 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1596.
States where it is most popular
- PA (29.2 %)
- NY (22.2 %)
- NJ (12.7 %)
- NC (6.2 %)
- CA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 538 |
| 2000-2010 | 395 |
| 2010-2019 | 343 |
| 2020-2029 | 331 |
Famous people named Shakur
- Shakur Stevenson: Boxer, Olympic Athlete
Fun facts
- In Arabic, Shakur is closely linked to one of the traditional divine names describing supreme appreciation.
- While historically used as a surname or given name in Muslim cultures, it saw broader adoption as a given name in the U.S. in the late 1990s.