Omar
boy name#260 in 2025Omar entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #131 in 2006, ranks #260 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#260
rank today
#131
peak (2006)
1,333
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #550 |
| 1890s | #571 |
| 1900s | #753 |
| 1910s | #655 |
| 1920s | #721 |
| 1930s | #889 |
| 1940s | #963 |
| 1950s | #850 |
| 1960s | #605 |
| 1970s | #245 |
| 1980s | #188 |
| 1990s | #146 |
| 2000s | #144 |
| 2010s | #214 |
| 2020s | #258 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Omar has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 101,000 people named Omar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Omar alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Omar in 2025?
- Omar ranks #260 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,333 babies given the name.
- When was the name Omar most popular?
- Omar peaked in 2006, reaching #131 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Omar with classmates?
- Omar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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