Boy · #5,611 in 2026

Amr

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

Current Rank

#5,611

Peak Rank

#2,370 (2007)

Total Babies

989

5-Yr Trend

-25%

1974

First Year

2026

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#2370

Peak Rank

989

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Amr

Amr first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 54 Amrs were born — ranking #2,370 that year. As of 2026, Amr ranks #5,611 for baby boys with 16 births, falling sharply (-25%). In total, more than 989 Amrs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Amr

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

Omr
Honor
Honour
Onr
Honore
Ahner
Amor
Amer
Omer
Aimer
Emmer
Emer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amr

What does the name Amr mean?

Amr is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Amr in 2026?

In 2026, Amr ranks #5,611 among boys' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.

When was Amr most popular?

Amr reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #2,370 that year with 54 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Amr most popular?

Amr has historically been most popular in Virginia, New Jersey, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Amr.

Is Amr a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Amr?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Amr include Gohan, Cranston, Winn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Amr

Amr is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 989 births in the dataset. Amr's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #2,370. Use the chart and map above to compare Amr'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.