Total births
967
Boys' name · since 1957
Amilcar
Amilcar has 967 recorded births since 1957 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4611
- among boys today
- 967
- born since 1957
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Amilcar is the #4611 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 967 recorded since 1957.
Amilcar has 967 recorded births among boys since 1957, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4611 as of the latest data, more common than 68% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2025.
- #4611 among boys today
- 967 born since 1957
- 2000s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Amilcar is currently the #4611 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 967 born since 1957, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4611
- among boys today
- 967
- born since 1957
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Amilcar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4611
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Amilcar was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
32 babies were named Amilcar in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Amilcar compares
967 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Amilcar's all-time total is 163% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Amilcar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 967 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Amilcar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Amilcar's full recorded timeline at 1998, 59% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 41% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1958, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2006 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Amilcar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#4,611
Active since
1957
Amilcar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Amilcar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Amilcar's strongest decade.
238 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Amilcar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1970s 71
1970s
71 births
- 1980s
1980s
128 births
- 1990s
1990s
215 births
- 2000s
2000s
238 births
- 2010s
2010s
181 births
- 2020s
2020s
123 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 238 births (25% of all-time use).
How Amilcar 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 Amilcar's total volume
Amilcar vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Amilcar by state
Where Amilcar concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 188 | 19.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 20 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Amilcar's total US births 19.4%
Even split
188 of 967 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amilcar? ▼
Amilcar has been given to 967 babies in the U.S. since 1957, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4611 as of the latest data. 32 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Amilcar most popular? ▼
Amilcar was most popular in the 2000s decade with 238 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Amilcar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amilcar are California (188 births), Texas (20 births), Virginia (6 births).
How long has the name Amilcar been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Amilcar since 1957 -- 69 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Amilcar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amir, Amin, Amiri, Amias, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Amilcar's data
- Amilcar's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (238 total births) through the 2020s (123) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Amilcars (188 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Amilcar
Nearby Names Like Amilcar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amilcar
Amir Boy
#95 55,747 births
Amin Boy
#1635 3,440 births
Amiri Boy
#532 3,306 births
Amias Boy
#694 3,109 births
Amit Boy
#5960 2,899 births
Compare Amilcar side by side: Amilcar vs Amir Amilcar vs Amin Amilcar vs Amiri
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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, 1957–2025 (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. "Amilcar: #4611 Boys' Name - 967 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amilcar. 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 Amilcar 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.