Samir
Every Samir since 1957 — 11,163 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samir
Samir is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #643 in 2025 with 434 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 11,163 American babies have been named Samir. Its peak came in 2023, when 493 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 Samir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samir 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 | — | — | 434 | #643 |
| 2024 | — | — | 486 | #589 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,190 | 488 | #586 |
| 2022 | — | — | 483 | #592 |
| 2021 | — | — | 394 | #677 |
| 2020 | — | — | 413 | #649 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,568 | 362 | #696 |
| 2018 | — | — | 326 | #734 |
| 2017 | — | — | 335 | #720 |
| 2016 | — | — | 302 | #787 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,656 | 331 | #738 |
| 2014 | — | — | 310 | #759 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,949 | 290 | #775 |
| 2012 | — | — | 301 | #761 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,148 | 319 | #717 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,332 | 266 | #807 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,902 | 315 | #739 |
| 2008 | — | — | 255 | #848 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,986 | 257 | #833 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,501 | 244 | #832 |
| 2005 | — | — | 247 | #789 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,280 | 222 | #814 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,956 | 217 | #802 |
| 2002 | — | — | 198 | #840 |
| 2001 | — | — | 201 | #821 |
| 2000 | — | — | 193 | #834 |
| 1995 | — | — | 118 | #1,027 |
| 1990 | — | — | 121 | #947 |
| 1985 | — | — | 98 | #922 |
| 1980 | — | — | 86 | #973 |
| 1975 | — | — | 59 | #1,098 |
| 1970 | — | — | 38 | #1,369 |
| 1965 | — | — | 10 | #2,747 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,512 |
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Famous people named Samir
- Samir Amin Politician · 1931–2018
- Samir Geagea Politician · b. 1952
- Samir Nasri Soccer player · b. 1987
- Samir Handanović Soccer player · b. 1984
- Samir Rifai Politician · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samir in 2025?
Samir ranked #643 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 434 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samir?
11,163 babies have been named Samir in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samir most popular?
Samir peaked in 2023, when 493 newborns received the name.
Is Samir a boy or girl name?
Samir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samir rising or falling?
Samir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Samir?
Well-known people named Samir include Samir Amin (politician), Samir Geagea (politician), Samir Nasri (soccer player).