Boy · #2,148 in 2026

Omer

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

Current Rank

#2,148

Peak Rank

#260 (1918)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-6%

1894

First Year

2023

Last Year

1923

Peak Year

#3126

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Omer

Omer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 29 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 234 Omers were born — ranking #391 that year. As of 2026, Omer ranks #2,148 for baby boys with 70 births, gradually falling (-6%). In total, more than 9K Omers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Omer

Phonetically similar names — useful when Omer 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 Omer

What does the name Omer mean?

Omer is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Omer in 2026?

In 2026, Omer ranks #2,148 among boys' names in the U.S., with 70 babies given the name that year.

When was Omer most popular?

Omer reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #260 that year with 234 babies given the name.

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

Omer has historically been most popular in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Omer.

Is Omer a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Omer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Omer include Gustavo, Brenton, Hugo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Omer

Omer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 9K births in the dataset. Omer's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #260. Use the chart and map above to compare Omer'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.