Amr
Every Amr since 1974 — 976 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amr
Amr is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,865 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 976 American babies have been named Amr. Its peak came in 2007, when 54 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 Amr stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amr year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,865 |
| 2024 | 20 | #4,896 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,549 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,501 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,120 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,548 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,342 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,487 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,604 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,481 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3,301 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,697 |
| 2013 | 25 | #3,973 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,008 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3,171 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,106 |
| 2009 | 40 | #2,948 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3,290 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2,375 |
| 2006 | 37 | #2,985 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2,659 |
| 2004 | 46 | #2,421 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,785 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,689 |
| 2001 | 20 | #3,977 |
| 2000 | 29 | #2,998 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,863 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,012 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,169 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,292 |
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Famous people named Amr
- Amr ibn al-As Military personnel · 580–664
- Amr ibn Hishām Politician · 570–624
- Amr Moussa Diplomat · b. 1936
- Amr Diab Singer · b. 1961
- Amr ibn al-Layth Politician
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amr in 2025?
Amr ranked #4,865 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amr?
976 babies have been named Amr in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amr most popular?
Amr peaked in 2007, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Amr a boy or girl name?
Amr is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amr rising or falling?
Amr is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amr?
Well-known people named Amr include Amr ibn al-As (military personnel), Amr ibn Hishām (politician), Amr Moussa (diplomat).