boys' name · peaked 2003

Amer

Every Amer since 1927 — 1,450 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#4,404
among boys
Babies in 2025
23
named Amer
Peak year
2003
50 babies
All-time total
1,450
since 1927

The story of Amer

Amer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,404 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1927, 1,450 American babies have been named Amer. Its peak came in 2003, when 50 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 Amer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Amer 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 23 #4,404
2024 20 #4,894
2023 27 #4,006
2022 25 #4,188
2021 22 #4,499
2020 22 #4,433
2019 29 #3,722
2018 22 #4,486
2017 36 #3,194
2016 29 #3,687
2015 40 #2,921
2014 25 #4,020
2013 35 #3,129
2012 21 #4,540
2011 32 #3,366
2010 34 #3,244
2009 40 #2,947
2008 28 #3,744
2007 34 #3,254
2006 42 #2,745
2005 31 #3,243
2004 30 #3,218
2003 50 #2,181
2002 43 #2,376
2001 46 #2,218
2000 39 #2,426
1995 37 #2,179
1990 30 #2,310
1985 15 #3,076
1980 19 #2,538
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Amer in 2025?

Amer ranked #4,404 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 Amer?

1,450 babies have been named Amer in the United States since 1927, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Amer most popular?

Amer peaked in 2003, when 50 newborns received the name.

Is Amer a boy or girl name?

Amer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Amer rising or falling?

Amer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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