Omar
Peaked at #131 nationally in 2006, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Omar has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Omar — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#4078
in 1975
Last ranked
#18445
in 2015
Years tracked
42
1929–2015
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1929, Omar reached its peak popularity for girls in 1975, ranking #4078 nationally with 16 babies given the name that year.
Omar hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2015, when it stood at #18445.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | #18,445 | 5 |
| 2014 | #18,541 | 5 |
| 2010 | #19,115 | 5 |
| 2008 | #19,719 | 5 |
| 2007 | #15,073 | 7 |
| 2006 | #12,172 | 9 |
| 2004 | #10,496 | 10 |
| 2003 | #12,111 | 8 |
Omar — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#131
in 2006
Current rank
#260
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Omar reached its peak popularity for boys in 2006, ranking #131 nationally with 3,105 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #214 (2014) to #260 (2024) — a 18% drop.
As of 2024, Omar ranks #260 nationally for boys, with 1,343 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #260 | 1,343 |
| 2023 | #263 | 1,311 |
| 2022 | #243 | 1,453 |
| 2021 | #267 | 1,304 |
| 2020 | #254 | 1,386 |
| 2019 | #246 | 1,485 |
| 2018 | #241 | 1,582 |
| 2017 | #232 | 1,642 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Omar most popular?
Omar was most popular in 2006, when it ranked #131 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Omar becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Omar?
At least 105,556 babies have been recorded with the name Omar in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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