How Many People Are Named Umer?

Complete statistics for the name Umer: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Umer
Very Rare
Arabic

Umer, a very rare male name, is held by just 374 people in the US today, making up 1 in 883,451 Americans. The majority of people named Umer are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~594
Living in US
1 in 557,995
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Omar
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Thoughtful
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

328,691
Worldwide Bearers
#3,170
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
236,495
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
69,817
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
8,101
🇮🇳 India
5,762
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2,784
🇺🇸 United States
767
🇬🇧 England
750
🇶🇦 Qatar
573
🇴🇲 Oman
447
🇧🇭 Bahrain
414

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
374 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
322
Would be under 30 (85%)
58
Would be 30–60 (15%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 380 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: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Umer Through the Generations

Umer saw its peak popularity in 1999 with 17 births, but since then, it's been on a slow decline. Today, most of the 374 people named Umer are under 30, with 322 individuals falling into this age bracket. Only 58 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating that Umer is a name that's becoming less common with each passing generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 38

✨ Similar Names to Umer

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Umer's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Umer

How Many People Have the Name Umer?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 594 people in the United States currently share the name Umer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 557,995 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Umer a Common or Rare Name?

Umer 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 Umer Mean?

Umer means "creative variant of Omar" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Umer in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Umer Most Popular?

The name Umer reached peak popularity in 1999, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Umer?

Approximately 594 people named Umer live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 594. That works out to roughly 1 in 557,995 Americans.

Is Umer a rare name?

Umer is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 557,995 Americans has this name.

What does the name Umer mean?

Umer means "creative variant of Omar" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Umer more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Umer are male and 0% are female.

When was Umer most popular?

Umer peaked in 1999 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US594
All-Time Births594
1 in X1 in 557,995
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year1999
World Rank#3,170
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.