How Many People Are Named Amr?
Complete statistics for the name Amr: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Amr is a very rare name, with only 938 people named Amr living in the U.S. today, making it 1 in 351,705. It peaked in 2007 with 54 births and most Amrs are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 5 is traditionally associated with freedom, adventure, and adaptability. People connected to this number tend to be curious, energetic, and drawn to new experiences and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 956 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Amr Through the Generations
The name Amr has a unique journey, starting with a peak in 2007 when 54 babies were named Amr. Today, with just 938 people named Amr living in the U.S., it's clear the name has seen a decline. The gap between the all-time births and current living bearers is significant, indicating a drop-off in popularity. The majority of Amrs are young, with 776 under 30 and only 180 aged 30-60, suggesting a modern, newer-generation name that hasn't sustained its earlier popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Amr's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Amr
How Many People Have the Name Amr?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 161 people in the United States currently share the name Amr. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,058,691 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Amr a Common or Rare Name?
Amr is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Amr Mean?
Amr means "Long-lived or prosperous" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Amr in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Amr Most Popular?
The name Amr reached peak popularity in 2007, with 54 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Amr?
Approximately 161 people named Amr live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 161. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,058,691 Americans.
Is Amr a rare name?
Amr is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,058,691 Americans has this name.
What does the name Amr mean?
Amr means "Long-lived or prosperous" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Amr more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Amr are male and 0% are female.
When was Amr most popular?
Amr peaked in 2007 with 54 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.