Kamar
Every Kamar since 1976 — 1,632 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kamar
Kamar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,948 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,632 American babies have been named Kamar. Its peak came in 2006, when 89 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 Kamar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kamar 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 | — | — | 20 | #4,948 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,316 | 24 | #4,375 |
| 2023 | — | — | 31 | #3,671 |
| 2022 | — | — | 36 | #3,307 |
| 2021 | — | — | 36 | #3,271 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,782 | 52 | #2,485 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,727 | 35 | #3,302 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,105 | 33 | #3,417 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,369 | 33 | #3,416 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,520 | 37 | #3,135 |
| 2015 | — | — | 37 | #3,118 |
| 2014 | — | — | 42 | #2,832 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,872 | 51 | #2,442 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,210 | 53 | #2,402 |
| 2011 | — | — | 63 | #2,117 |
| 2010 | — | — | 78 | #1,861 |
| 2009 | — | — | 69 | #2,025 |
| 2008 | — | — | 74 | #1,940 |
| 2007 | — | — | 65 | #2,101 |
| 2006 | — | — | 89 | #1,623 |
| 2005 | — | — | 79 | #1,701 |
| 2004 | — | — | 55 | #2,146 |
| 2003 | — | — | 43 | #2,452 |
| 2002 | — | — | 49 | #2,179 |
| 2001 | — | — | 50 | #2,098 |
| 2000 | — | — | 33 | #2,774 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,658 |
| 1990 | — | — | 19 | #3,239 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,515 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,756 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kamar in 2025?
Kamar ranked #4,948 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 Kamar?
1,632 babies have been named Kamar in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kamar most popular?
Kamar peaked in 2006, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Kamar a boy or girl name?
Kamar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kamar rising or falling?
Kamar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.