Unisex nameCurrently #2,299 in the USSteady
Samar
//ˈsæmɑɹ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20215 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Samar's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Samar's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Samar |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 36 |
| 2004 | 44 |
| 2005 | 55 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2013 | 67 |
| 2014 | 88 |
| 2015 | 91 |
| 2016 | 98 |
| 2017 | 100 |
| 2018 | 104 |
| 2019 | 103 |
| 2020 | 89 |
| 2021 | 117 |
| 2022 | 116 |
| 2023 | 83 |
| 2024 | 89 |
Samar through the decades
- Samar peaked in 2021, when 117 babies were named Samar in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Samar has risen 85% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Samar currently ranks #2,299 in the US and is holding steady.