Om
Every Om since 1983 — 2,321 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Om
Om is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,177 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 2,321 American babies have been named Om. Its peak came in 2008, when 153 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Om stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Om year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2,177 |
| 2024 | 68 | #2,165 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2,237 |
| 2022 | 58 | #2,432 |
| 2021 | 78 | #1,940 |
| 2020 | 77 | #1,918 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2,077 |
| 2018 | 78 | #1,912 |
| 2017 | 96 | #1,658 |
| 2016 | 86 | #1,779 |
| 2015 | 87 | #1,764 |
| 2014 | 87 | #1,745 |
| 2013 | 92 | #1,657 |
| 2012 | 102 | #1,558 |
| 2011 | 105 | #1,520 |
| 2010 | 117 | #1,421 |
| 2009 | 148 | #1,217 |
| 2008 | 153 | #1,174 |
| 2007 | 114 | #1,430 |
| 2006 | 104 | #1,477 |
| 2005 | 113 | #1,340 |
| 2004 | 131 | #1,188 |
| 2003 | 124 | #1,195 |
| 2002 | 46 | #2,283 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,813 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,501 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Om
- Om Puri Actor · 1950–2017
- Om Birla Politician · b. 1962
- Om Yun-chol Athlete · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Om in 2025?
Om ranked #2,177 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Om?
2,321 babies have been named Om in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Om most popular?
Om peaked in 2008, when 153 newborns received the name.
Is Om a boy or girl name?
Om is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Om rising or falling?
Om is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Om?
Well-known people named Om include Om Puri (actor), Om Birla (politician), Om Yun-chol (athlete).