Omer
Boy name · #2091 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Omer? In official American birth records, Omer has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 70 baby boys were named Omer, placing it at #2091 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1931, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 25,714 boys born in 2025 was named Omer.
The 145-year story
Omer first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 29 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1918, when 234 boys were named Omer — good for #391 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Omer per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Omer against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Omer in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Omer is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Omer will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Omer is most common
State-level data for Omer is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Omer
Statistically, parents drawn to Omer tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Wilmer, Elmer, Meyer, Orin, and Olin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Omer | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | #2091 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2057 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2221 |
| 2022 | 72 | #2083 |
| 2021 | 54 | #2464 |
| 2020 | 71 | #1996 |
| 2019 | 80 | #1868 |
| 2018 | 92 | #1707 |
| 2017 | 74 | #1935 |
| 2016 | 82 | #1828 |
| 2015 | 75 | #1931 |
| 2014 | 70 | #2017 |
| 2013 | 85 | #1725 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2209 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2173 |
| 2010 | 72 | #1940 |
| 2009 | 54 | #2381 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2001 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2372 |
| 2006 | 74 | #1840 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2081 |
| 2004 | 64 | #1911 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2006 |
| 2002 | 62 | #1832 |
| 2001 | 55 | #1960 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Omer?
In official American birth records, the name Omer first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 29 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Omer a popular boy name?
Omer ranked #2091 among boys in 2025 with 70 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1931.
When was the name Omer most popular?
Omer peaked in 1918, when 234 American boys received the name (ranked #391 that year). Since 1918 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Omer?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 25,714 newborn American boys was named Omer. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.