Munir
Every Munir since 1970 — 845 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Munir
Munir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,025 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 845 American babies have been named Munir. Its peak came in 2024, when 44 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 Munir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Munir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,025 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2,900 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,398 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,958 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3,791 |
| 2020 | 43 | #2,827 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,073 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3,856 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,859 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,950 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,653 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,811 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,416 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,422 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,128 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,652 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,477 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,842 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,830 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,236 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,290 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,545 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,694 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,283 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,069 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,969 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,795 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,928 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,729 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,807 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,214 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Munir
- Munir El Haddadi Soccer player · b. 1995
- Munir Mohand Mohamedi Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Munir in 2025?
Munir ranked #3,025 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Munir?
845 babies have been named Munir in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Munir most popular?
Munir peaked in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Munir a boy or girl name?
Munir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Munir rising or falling?
Munir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Munir?
Well-known people named Munir include Munir El Haddadi (soccer player), Munir Mohand Mohamedi (soccer player).