Samer
Every Samer since 1966 — 1,463 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samer
Samer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,385 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 1,463 American babies have been named Samer. Its peak came in 1993, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Samer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samer 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 | — | — | 14 | #6,385 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,209 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,875 |
| 2022 | — | — | 13 | #6,762 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #7,022 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,611 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,993 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,738 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,247 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,671 |
| 2013 | — | — | 19 | #4,943 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,250 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,520 |
| 2010 | — | — | 20 | #4,813 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,273 |
| 2008 | — | — | 26 | #4,012 |
| 2007 | — | — | 29 | #3,676 |
| 2006 | — | — | 27 | #3,761 |
| 2005 | — | — | 41 | #2,693 |
| 2004 | — | — | 26 | #3,620 |
| 2003 | — | — | 32 | #3,033 |
| 2002 | — | — | 38 | #2,593 |
| 2001 | — | — | 32 | #2,919 |
| 2000 | — | — | 33 | #2,795 |
| 1995 | — | — | 48 | #1,831 |
| 1990 | — | — | 37 | #2,039 |
| 1985 | — | — | 31 | #1,912 |
| 1980 | — | — | 26 | #2,103 |
| 1975 | — | — | 17 | #2,521 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,779 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samer in 2025?
Samer ranked #6,385 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samer?
1,463 babies have been named Samer in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samer most popular?
Samer peaked in 1993, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Samer a boy or girl name?
Samer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samer rising or falling?
Samer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.