Total births
845
Boys' name · since 1970
Munir
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 845 babies named Munir, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2889
- among boys today
- 845
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Munir is the #2889 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 845 recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Munir has been recorded 845 times among boys since 1970, currently ranked #2889 nationally and more common than 80% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #2889 among boys today
- 845 born since 1970
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Munir is currently the #2889 boys' name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 845 born since 1970, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2889
- among boys today
- 845
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Munir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2889
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Munir was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
44 babies were named Munir in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Munir compares
845 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
Munir's all-time total is 130% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Munir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 845 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Munir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Munir's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Munir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,889
Active since
1970
Munir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Munir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Munir's strongest decade.
232 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Munir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 37
1970s
37 births
- 1980s 85
1980s
85 births
- 1990s
1990s
96 births
- 2000s
2000s
175 births
- 2010s
2010s
232 births
- 2020s
2020s
220 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 232 births (27% of all-time use).
How Munir 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 Munir's total volume
Munir vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Munir by state
Where Munir concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 137 | 16.2% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 33 | 3.9% |
| #3 | California | | 18 | 2.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
Pennsylvania share of Munir's total US births 16.2%
Even split
137 of 845 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Munir? ▼
Munir has been given to 845 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2889 as of the latest data. 44 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Munir most popular? ▼
Munir was most popular in the 2010s decade with 232 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Munir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Munir are Pennsylvania (137 births), Minnesota (33 births), California (18 births).
How long has the name Munir been used? ▼
Munir has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 56 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Munir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Muneeb, Muneer, Munasar, Mung, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Munir's data
- Munir's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (232 total births) through the 2020s (220) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Munirs (137 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Munir
Nearby Names Like Munir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Munir
Muneeb Boy
299 births
Muneer Boy
#6592 281 births
Munasar Boy
#5415 148 births
Mung Boy
#9646 138 births
Munachimso Boy
#9586 137 births
Compare Munir side by side: Munir vs Muneeb Munir vs Muneer Munir vs Munasar
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Munir
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, 1970–2025 (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. "Munir: #2889 Boys' Name - 845 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/munir. 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 Munir 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.