Total births
4,989
Unisex name · since 1967
Amar
Amar has 4,989 recorded births since 1967 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1242
- among boys today
- 4,989
- born since 1967
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Amar is the #1242 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 4,989 recorded since 1967.
Amar has 4,989 recorded births among boys since 1967, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1242 as of the latest data, more common than 91% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2025.
- #1242 among boys today
- 4,989 born since 1967
- 2010s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Amar is currently the #1242 unisex name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 4,989 born since 1967, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1242
- among boys today
- 4,989
- born since 1967
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Amar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1242
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Amar was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
178 babies were named Amar in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Amar compares
4,989 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
Amar's all-time total is 14x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Amar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,989 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 178 | 23 | 22,252 |
Amar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Amar's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 178, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Amar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,242
Active since
1967
Amar popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 178
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Amar popularity over time - girls
345 total births recorded since 1990 (Amar as girls' name)
Amar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Amar's strongest decade.
1,472 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Amar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 258
1970s
258 births
- 1980s 499
1980s
499 births
- 1990s 555
1990s
555 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,272 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,472 births
- 2020s
2020s
917 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,472 births (30% of all-time use).
How Amar 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 Amar's total volume
Amar vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Amar by state
Where Amar concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 679 | 13.6% |
| #2 | California | | 518 | 10.4% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 292 | 5.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 241 | 4.8% |
| #5 | Texas | | 218 | 4.4% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 174 | 3.5% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 134 | 2.7% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 132 | 2.6% |
New York share of Amar's total US births 13.6%
Even split
679 of 4,989 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 27 reporting states.
Amar appears in 27 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amar? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 4,989 babies named Amar. Today it holds rank #1242 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 178 births.
When was Amar most popular? ▼
Amar was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,472 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Amar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amar are New York (679 births), California (518 births), Illinois (292 births).
Is Amar a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Amar is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 4,989 births, and as a girl's name it has 345 births.
How long has the name Amar been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Amar since 1967 -- 59 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Amar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amari, Amare, Amado, Amarion, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Amar's data
- Amar's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,472 total births) through the 2020s (917) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Amars (679 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 Amar
Nearby Names Like Amar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amar
Amari Boy
#172 31,994 births
Amare Boy
#2094 6,150 births
Amado Boy
#1250 4,769 births
Amarion Boy
#1301 4,423 births
Amador Boy
#4440 3,372 births
Compare Amar side by side: Amar vs Amari Amar vs Amare Amar vs Amado
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Amar
Francesco #1241
8,446 births · Peak 2006
Emil #1243
33,096 births · Peak 1917
Endrick #1240
362 births · Peak 2024
Pierre #1244
19,069 births · Peak 1988
Kaizer #1239
1,367 births · Peak 2024
Harlow #1245
2,669 births · Peak 2023
Perry #1238
76,044 births · Peak 1959
Braden #1246
46,235 births · Peak 2005
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1967–2025 (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. "Amar: #1242 Unisex Name - 4,989 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amar. 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 Amar 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 June 2026.