1957Peak 20232025
Quick answers about Samir
How many people are named Samir?
An estimated 10,895 living Americans are named Samir.
How rare is Samir?
Samir is uncommon among babies today, with 434 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 11.1% from its 2023 peak.
How old is the typical Samir?
The median age of a living American named Samir is approximately 15 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 27 years old.
Is Samir still popular?
Yes — Samir is currently rising in popularity, with 434 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.4× higher than the previous decade.
Diaspora map
Samir spread fast — broke out in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania (2019) and ran high in 10 states within a decade.
Broke out: New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, 2019 · over-represented in 10 states over 5 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
