Boy nameCurrently #590 in the USRising
Samir
//səˈmɪɹ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20235 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Samir'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.
Samir's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Samir |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 41 |
| 1970 | 38 |
| 1971 | 34 |
| 1972 | 39 |
| 1973 | 49 |
| 1974 | 59 |
| 1975 | 59 |
| 1976 | 50 |
| 1977 | 80 |
| 1978 | 77 |
| 1979 | 79 |
| 1980 | 86 |
| 1981 | 65 |
| 1982 | 90 |
| 1983 | 80 |
| 1984 | 93 |
| 1985 | 97 |
| 1986 | 73 |
| 1987 | 94 |
| 1988 | 94 |
| 1989 | 104 |
| 1990 | 121 |
| 1991 | 121 |
| 1992 | 124 |
| 1993 | 112 |
| 1994 | 128 |
| 1995 | 118 |
| 1996 | 123 |
| 1997 | 147 |
| 1998 | 167 |
| 1999 | 164 |
| 2000 | 193 |
| 2001 | 201 |
| 2002 | 198 |
| 2003 | 229 |
| 2004 | 227 |
| 2005 | 247 |
| 2006 | 249 |
| 2007 | 262 |
| 2008 | 255 |
| 2009 | 321 |
| 2010 | 271 |
| 2011 | 327 |
| 2012 | 301 |
| 2013 | 298 |
| 2014 | 310 |
| 2015 | 336 |
| 2016 | 302 |
| 2017 | 335 |
| 2018 | 326 |
| 2019 | 367 |
| 2020 | 413 |
| 2021 | 394 |
| 2022 | 483 |
| 2023 | 493 |
| 2024 | 484 |
Samir through the decades
- Samir peaked in 2023, when 493 babies were named Samir in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Samir has risen 38% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Samir currently ranks #590 in the US and is on the rise.