Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Amir.
National Rank (2025)
#105
All-Time Peak Rank
#95 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
55,747
Unisex Distribution99.1% Boy / 0.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Amir Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Amir
According to SSA data, Amir achieved its highest historical rank of #95 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 3,640 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 48.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 66 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Amir scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+48.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,640Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
2yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
66Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:11
1960s:144
1970s:655
1980s:1,843
1990s:3,615
2000s:8,869
2010s:20,481
2020s:20,129
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAm-ir
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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