Umar
A male given name from Arabic.
Every Umar since 1951 — 3,205 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Umar
Umar is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,164 in 2025 with 180 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 3,205 American babies have been named Umar. Its peak came in 2025, when 180 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Umar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Umar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 180 | #1,164 |
| 2024 | 179 | #1,169 |
| 2023 | 152 | #1,270 |
| 2022 | 158 | #1,249 |
| 2021 | 132 | #1,395 |
| 2020 | 101 | #1,608 |
| 2019 | 111 | #1,532 |
| 2018 | 134 | #1,347 |
| 2017 | 117 | #1,457 |
| 2016 | 118 | #1,466 |
| 2015 | 118 | #1,443 |
| 2014 | 96 | #1,626 |
| 2013 | 94 | #1,634 |
| 2012 | 75 | #1,922 |
| 2011 | 76 | #1,862 |
| 2010 | 90 | #1,712 |
| 2009 | 45 | #2,749 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2,625 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,211 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2,174 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,112 |
| 2004 | 60 | #2,022 |
| 2003 | 59 | #1,983 |
| 2002 | 55 | #2,018 |
| 2001 | 60 | #1,868 |
| 2000 | 55 | #1,923 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,919 |
| 1990 | 25 | #2,691 |
| 1985 | 25 | #2,223 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,821 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,935 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,816 |
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Famous people named Umar
- Umar Politician · 585–644
- Umar II Politician · 682–720
- Umar Shaikh Mirza II Politician · b. 1456
- Umar Sadiq Soccer player · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Umar mean?
A male given name from Arabic.
How popular is the name Umar in 2025?
Umar ranked #1,164 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 180 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Umar?
3,205 babies have been named Umar in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Umar most popular?
Umar peaked in 2025, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Umar a boy or girl name?
Umar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Umar rising or falling?
Umar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Umar?
Well-known people named Umar include Umar (politician), Umar II (politician), Umar Shaikh Mirza II (politician).