Total births
2,691
Boys' name · since 1974
Aamir
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 2,691 babies named Aamir, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1928
- among boys today
- 2,691
- born since 1974
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Aamir is the #1928 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,691 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Aamir recorded 2,691 times among boys since 1974, holding rank #1928 nationally today, ahead of 87% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #1928 among boys today
- 2,691 born since 1974
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Aamir is currently the #1928 boys' name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 2,691 born since 1974, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1928
- among boys today
- 2,691
- born since 1974
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Aamir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1928
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Aamir was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
144 babies were named Aamir in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Aamir compares
2,691 Top 18% higher than 82% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aamir's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aamir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,691 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 144 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aamir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aamir's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 85% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 15%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 144, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aamir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#1,928
Active since
1974
Aamir popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 144
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Aamir popularity over time - girls
6 total births recorded since 2013 (Aamir as girls' name)
Aamir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aamir's strongest decade.
1,183 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Aamir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s 99
1980s
99 births
- 1990s 254
1990s
254 births
- 2000s
2000s
531 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,183 births
- 2020s
2020s
606 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,183 births (44% of all-time use).
How Aamir compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Aamir's total volume
Aamir vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aamir by state
Where Aamir concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 222 | 8.2% |
| #2 | California | | 221 | 8.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 149 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 124 | 4.6% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 123 | 4.6% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 104 | 3.9% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 83 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 77 | 2.9% |
New York share of Aamir's total US births 8.2%
Even split
222 of 2,691 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Aamir appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aamir? ▼
2,691 babies have been named Aamir since 1974. It currently ranks #1928 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 144 births.
When was Aamir most popular? ▼
Aamir was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,183 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Aamir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aamir are New York (222 births), California (221 births), Florida (149 births).
How long has the name Aamir been used? ▼
Aamir has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 52 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Aamir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aamari, Aamer, Aamil, Aamar, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aamir's data
- Aamir's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,183 total births) through the 2020s (606) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Aamirs (222 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aamir
Nearby Names Like Aamir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aamir
Aamari Boy
#10477 196 births
Aamer Boy
47 births
Aamil Boy
34 births
Aamar Boy
11 births
Aamarion Boy
10 births
Compare Aamir side by side: Aamir vs Aamari Aamir vs Aamer Aamir vs Aamil
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aamir: #1928 Boys' Name - 2,691 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aamir. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aamir draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.