Boy · #2,651 in 2026

Escar

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

Current Rank

#2,651

Peak Rank

#2,651 (1931)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1931

Last Year

1931

Peak Year

#2651

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Escar

Escar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1931, when 9 Escars were born — ranking #2,651 that year. As of 2026, Escar ranks #2,651 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Escars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Escar

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

Esker
Eschar
Escarp
Pescar
Escort
Escorte
Esquire
Esco
Esky
Estar
Esca
Eska

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Escar

What does the name Escar mean?

Escar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Escar in 2026?

In 2026, Escar ranks #2,651 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Escar most popular?

Escar reached its peak popularity in 1931, ranking #2,651 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Escar a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Escar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Escar include Ceylon, Ad, Sumpter. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Escar

Escar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Escar's peak popularity came in 1931 when it ranked #2,651. Use the chart and map above to compare Escar'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.