Total births
488
Boys' name · since 1970
Omarr
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 488 babies named Omarr, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 488
- total births
- 1970–2017
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Omarr sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 488 recorded since 1970.
Omarr has 488 recorded births among boys since 1970, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2017.
- 488 total births
- 1970–2017 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
488 boys have been named Omarr since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2017.
- 488
- total births
- 1970–2017
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Omarr was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
23 babies were named Omarr in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Omarr's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Omarr's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Omarr at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Omarr popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2017
- Peak year (1980)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Omarr by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Omarr's strongest decade.
155 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Omarr births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
155 births
- 1980s
1980s
107 births
- 1990s
1990s
93 births
- 2000s
2000s
103 births
- 2010s 30
2010s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 155 births (32% of all-time use).
Omarr by state
Where Omarr concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 40 | 8.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.0% |
Illinois share of Omarr's total US births 8.2%
Even split
40 of 488 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Omarr? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 488 babies named Omarr. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 23 births.
When was Omarr most popular? ▼
Omarr was most popular in the 1970s decade with 155 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Omarr most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Omarr are Illinois (40 births), New York (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Omarr been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Omarr since 1970 -- 48 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Omarr? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Omar, Omari, Omarion, Omair, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Omarr's data
- Omarr's decade-level peak was the 1970s (155 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Omarrs (40 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Omarr
Nearby Names Like Omarr
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Omarr
Omar Boy
#260 106,438 births
Omari Boy
#615 13,158 births
Omarion Boy
#2628 4,007 births
Omair Boy
#9262 336 births
Omarian Boy
304 births
Compare Omarr side by side: Omarr vs Omar Omarr vs Omari Omarr vs Omarion
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1970–2017 (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. "Omarr: Baby Name Since 1970 - 488 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/omarr. 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 Omarr 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.