Boy · #9,549 in 2026

Amear

Name: Popularity of the name Amear in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Amear, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,549

Peak Rank

#7,697 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2020

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#7697

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Amear

Amear first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 10 Amears were born — ranking #7,697 that year. As of 2026, Amear ranks #9,549 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 74 Amears have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Amear most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

IQ
23%
PS
22%
JO
21%
LY
17%
Egypt
17%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Amear

Phonetically similar names — useful when Amear is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amear

What does the name Amear mean?

Amear is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Amear in 2026?

In 2026, Amear ranks #9,549 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Amear most popular?

Amear reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #7,697 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Amear a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Amear is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Amear?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Amear include Aldwin, Jamont, Kanta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Amear

Amear is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 74 births in the dataset. Amear's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #7,697. Use the chart and map above to compare Amear's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.