Omid
A transliteration of the Persian male given name امید (omid).
Every Omid since 1973 — 803 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Omid
Omid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,497 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 803 American babies have been named Omid. Its peak came in 1987, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Omid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Omid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,497 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,803 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,428 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,807 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,253 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,631 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,689 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,256 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,885 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,487 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,588 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,951 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,918 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,870 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,587 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,444 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,137 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,570 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,175 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,010 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,972 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,730 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,602 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,449 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,590 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,516 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,902 |
| 1990 | 21 | #3,033 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,745 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,062 |
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Famous people named Omid
- Omid Djalili Actor · b. 1965
- Omid Ebrahimi Soccer player · b. 1987
- Omid Norouzi Wrestler · b. 1986
- Omid Alishah Soccer player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Omid mean?
A transliteration of the Persian male given name امید (omid).
How popular is the name Omid in 2025?
Omid ranked #4,497 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Omid?
803 babies have been named Omid in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Omid most popular?
Omid peaked in 1987, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Omid a boy or girl name?
Omid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Omid rising or falling?
Omid is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Omid?
Well-known people named Omid include Omid Djalili (actor), Omid Ebrahimi (soccer player), Omid Norouzi (wrestler).