Sameer
Every Sameer since 1968 — 3,414 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sameer
Sameer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,123 in 2025 with 69 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 3,414 American babies have been named Sameer. Its peak came in 2005, when 136 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 Sameer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sameer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | #2,123 |
| 2024 | 71 | #2,113 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,413 |
| 2022 | 59 | #2,401 |
| 2021 | 71 | #2,076 |
| 2020 | 64 | #2,182 |
| 2019 | 48 | #2,686 |
| 2018 | 71 | #2,042 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,212 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2,132 |
| 2015 | 78 | #1,888 |
| 2014 | 87 | #1,748 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2,039 |
| 2012 | 76 | #1,906 |
| 2011 | 93 | #1,642 |
| 2010 | 77 | #1,878 |
| 2009 | 83 | #1,807 |
| 2008 | 90 | #1,706 |
| 2007 | 90 | #1,696 |
| 2006 | 129 | #1,292 |
| 2005 | 136 | #1,179 |
| 2004 | 119 | #1,269 |
| 2003 | 106 | #1,317 |
| 2002 | 108 | #1,264 |
| 2001 | 123 | #1,136 |
| 2000 | 99 | #1,309 |
| 1995 | 57 | #1,620 |
| 1990 | 41 | #1,903 |
| 1985 | 28 | #2,060 |
| 1980 | 34 | #1,721 |
| 1975 | 24 | #1,990 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,633 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sameer in 2025?
Sameer ranked #2,123 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 69 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sameer?
3,414 babies have been named Sameer in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sameer most popular?
Sameer peaked in 2005, when 136 newborns received the name.
Is Sameer a boy or girl name?
Sameer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sameer rising or falling?
Sameer has been roughly stable over the past decade.