Samir
boy name#643 in 2025Samir entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #586 in 2023, ranks #643 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1957–2025
#643
rank today
#586
peak (2023)
434
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3993 |
| 1960s | #2589 |
| 1970s | #1169 |
| 1980s | #993 |
| 1990s | #962 |
| 2000s | #813 |
| 2010s | #748 |
| 2020s | #622 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Samir has been most popular in NY, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Samir are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Samir alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Samir in 2025?
- Samir ranks #643 among US boy names in 2025, with 434 babies given the name.
- When was the name Samir most popular?
- Samir peaked in 2023, reaching #586 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Samir with classmates?
- Samir will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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