Omer
Every Omer since 1880 — 8,923 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Omer
Omer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,103 in 2025 with 70 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 8,923 American babies have been named Omer. Its peak came in 1918, when 239 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Omer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Omer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 70 | #2,103 |
| 2024 | — | — | 73 | #2,074 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,729 | 64 | #2,238 |
| 2022 | — | — | 72 | #2,092 |
| 2021 | — | — | 54 | #2,484 |
| 2020 | — | — | 71 | #2,014 |
| 2019 | — | — | 80 | #1,883 |
| 2018 | — | — | 92 | #1,715 |
| 2017 | — | — | 74 | #1,952 |
| 2016 | — | — | 82 | #1,840 |
| 2015 | — | — | 75 | #1,946 |
| 2014 | — | — | 70 | #2,036 |
| 2013 | — | — | 85 | #1,729 |
| 2012 | — | — | 59 | #2,229 |
| 2011 | — | — | 60 | #2,193 |
| 2010 | — | — | 72 | #1,950 |
| 2009 | — | — | 54 | #2,395 |
| 2008 | — | — | 70 | #2,022 |
| 2007 | — | — | 54 | #2,405 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,301 | 74 | #1,852 |
| 2005 | — | — | 59 | #2,103 |
| 2004 | — | — | 64 | #1,925 |
| 2003 | — | — | 57 | #2,024 |
| 2002 | — | — | 62 | #1,843 |
| 2001 | — | — | 55 | #1,972 |
| 2000 | — | — | 55 | #1,913 |
| 1995 | — | — | 44 | #1,944 |
| 1990 | — | — | 29 | #2,416 |
| 1985 | — | — | 23 | #2,340 |
| 1980 | — | — | 32 | #1,793 |
| 1975 | — | — | 19 | #2,340 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,599 |
| 1965 | — | — | 13 | #2,340 |
| 1960 | — | — | 31 | #1,455 |
| 1955 | — | — | 29 | #1,443 |
| 1950 | — | — | 49 | #1,000 |
| 1945 | — | — | 54 | #859 |
| 1940 | — | — | 70 | #736 |
| 1935 | — | — | 92 | #612 |
| 1930 | — | — | 136 | #514 |
| 1925 | — | — | 173 | #460 |
| 1920 | — | — | 190 | #439 |
| 1915 | — | — | 189 | #392 |
| 1910 | — | — | 38 | #450 |
| 1905 | — | — | 18 | #564 |
| 1900 | — | — | 21 | #526 |
| 1895 | — | — | 26 | #379 |
| 1890 | — | — | 34 | #298 |
| 1885 | — | — | 18 | #433 |
| 1880 | — | — | 29 | #316 |
Famous people named Omer
- Omer Nishani Politician · 1887–1954
- Omer Beriziky Politician · b. 1950
- Omer Golan Soccer player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Omer in 2025?
Omer ranked #2,103 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 70 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Omer?
8,923 babies have been named Omer in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Omer most popular?
Omer peaked in 1918, when 239 newborns received the name.
Is Omer a boy or girl name?
Omer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Omer rising or falling?
Omer has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Omer?
Well-known people named Omer include Omer Nishani (politician), Omer Beriziky (politician), Omer Golan (soccer player).