Ammar
Every Ammar since 1977 — 3,083 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ammar
Ammar is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,241 in 2025 with 161 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 3,083 American babies have been named Ammar. Its peak came in 2025, when 161 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 Ammar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ammar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 161 | #1,241 |
| 2024 | 118 | #1,510 |
| 2023 | 110 | #1,577 |
| 2022 | 118 | #1,523 |
| 2021 | 94 | #1,723 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,621 |
| 2019 | 120 | #1,450 |
| 2018 | 97 | #1,657 |
| 2017 | 117 | #1,455 |
| 2016 | 130 | #1,366 |
| 2015 | 135 | #1,307 |
| 2014 | 120 | #1,402 |
| 2013 | 110 | #1,483 |
| 2012 | 93 | #1,657 |
| 2011 | 70 | #1,969 |
| 2010 | 84 | #1,768 |
| 2009 | 78 | #1,861 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,063 |
| 2007 | 85 | #1,741 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,012 |
| 2005 | 75 | #1,752 |
| 2004 | 73 | #1,732 |
| 2003 | 71 | #1,717 |
| 2002 | 64 | #1,792 |
| 2001 | 68 | #1,699 |
| 2000 | 73 | #1,609 |
| 1995 | 31 | #2,445 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,867 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,409 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,554 |
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Famous people named Ammar
- Ammar ibn Yasir Politician · 570–657
- Ammar Jemal Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ammar in 2025?
Ammar ranked #1,241 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 161 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ammar?
3,083 babies have been named Ammar in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ammar most popular?
Ammar peaked in 2025, when 161 newborns received the name.
Is Ammar a boy or girl name?
Ammar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ammar rising or falling?
Ammar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ammar?
Well-known people named Ammar include Ammar ibn Yasir (politician), Ammar Jemal (soccer player).