Omkar
Every Omkar since 1996 — 353 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Omkar
Omkar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,731 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 353 American babies have been named Omkar. Its peak came in 2008, when 22 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 Omkar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Omkar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,731 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,709 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,806 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,500 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,916 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,069 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,244 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,417 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,003 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,323 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,952 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,921 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,653 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,875 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,666 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,252 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,497 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,933 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,791 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,120 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,731 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,154 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,467 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,591 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,244 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Omkar in 2025?
Omkar ranked #8,731 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Omkar?
353 babies have been named Omkar in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Omkar most popular?
Omkar peaked in 2008, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Omkar a boy or girl name?
Omkar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Omkar rising or falling?
Omkar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.