Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Omar.
National Rank (2025)
#260
All-Time Peak Rank
#131 (2006)
Total U.S. Births
106,438
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Omar Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Omar
According to SSA data, Omar achieved its highest historical rank of #131 in 2006. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 3,216 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 27.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Omar scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-27.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,216Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:124
1890s:142
1900s:116
1910s:656
1920s:813
1930s:519
1940s:486
1950s:739
1960s:1,936
1970s:9,256
1980s:13,681
1990s:23,729
2000s:28,164
2010s:17,945
2020s:8,132
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesOm-ar
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 O, a letter used by only 1.4% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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