Abubakar is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #698 in 2007 with 40 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 45 births ranking #701. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 263.6%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 8,284 boys born was named Abubakar. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.