Total births
618
Boys' name · since 1990
Zamar
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 618 babies named Zamar, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4792
- among boys today
- 618
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
618 babies have been named Zamar since 1990, making it today's #4792 boys' name.
Zamar has 618 recorded births among boys since 1990, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4792 as of the latest data, more common than 66% 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 1990 to 2025.
- #4792 among boys today
- 618 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 66% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zamar is currently the #4792 boys' name in America, more common than 66% of boys - 618 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4792
- among boys today
- 618
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Zamar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4792
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 66% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Zamar was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
36 babies were named Zamar in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Zamar compares
618 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Zamar's all-time total is 68% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zamar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 618 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zamar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zamar's full recorded timeline at 2011, 65% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 35% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1990, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zamar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#4,792
Active since
1990
Zamar popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Zamar popularity over time - girls
6 total births recorded since 2023 (Zamar as girls' name)
Zamar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zamar's strongest decade.
248 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Zamar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 32
1990s
32 births
- 2000s
2000s
167 births
- 2010s
2010s
248 births
- 2020s
2020s
171 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 248 births (40% of all-time use).
How Zamar 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 Zamar's total volume
Zamar vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zamar by state
Where Zamar concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 17 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.8% |
Florida share of Zamar's total US births 2.8%
Even split
17 of 618 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zamar? ▼
Zamar has been given to 618 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4792 as of the latest data. 36 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Zamar most popular? ▼
Zamar was most popular in the 2010s decade with 248 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Zamar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zamar are Florida (17 births), Georgia (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Zamar been used? ▼
Records for Zamar go back to 1990, giving 36 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zamar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zamir, Zamari, Zamarion, Zameer, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zamar's data
- Zamar's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (248 total births) through the 2020s (171) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Zamars (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Zamar
Nearby Names Like Zamar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zamar
Zamir Boy
#741 4,295 births
Zamari Boy
#1572 1,628 births
Zamarion Boy
#3146 1,206 births
Zameer Boy
#6091 246 births
Zamier Boy
#8061 197 births
Compare Zamar side by side: Zamar vs Zamir Zamar vs Zamari Zamar vs Zamarion
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zamar
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, 1990–2025 (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. "Zamar: #4792 Boys' Name - 618 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zamar. 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 Zamar 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.