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