Oumar
Every Oumar since 1993 — 761 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oumar
Oumar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,171 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 761 American babies have been named Oumar. Its peak came in 2013, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Oumar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oumar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,171 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,581 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,309 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,658 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,595 |
| 2020 | 35 | #3,252 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3,546 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,090 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,953 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,281 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,663 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3,355 |
| 2013 | 38 | #2,985 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,507 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,784 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,605 |
| 2009 | 26 | #4,007 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,111 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,331 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3,067 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,590 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,223 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,344 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,068 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,630 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,502 |
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Famous people named Oumar
- Oumar Kalabane Soccer player · b. 1981
- Oumar Sissoko Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Oumar in 2025?
Oumar ranked #3,171 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oumar?
761 babies have been named Oumar in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oumar most popular?
Oumar peaked in 2013, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Oumar a boy or girl name?
Oumar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oumar rising or falling?
Oumar has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Oumar?
Well-known people named Oumar include Oumar Kalabane (soccer player), Oumar Sissoko (soccer player).