Amer
4 countries#4396 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Amer was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,450 births recorded 1927–2025 · currently #4396 · peaked in 2003 with 50 births
Most common in: New York, California, Illinois, Michigan, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
167 births recorded 1981–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
160 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2730 · peaked in 1996 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
83 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1979 with 6 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
7 births recorded 1981–1985 · peaked in 1985 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Amer’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2744 | — |
| 2007 | #3250 | ↓506 |
| 2008 | #3744 | ↓494 |
| 2009 | #2946 | ↑798 |
| 2010 | #3239 | ↓293 |
| 2011 | #3364 | ↓125 |
| 2012 | #4533 | ↓1169 |
| 2013 | #3122 | ↑1411 |
| 2014 | #4014 | ↓892 |
| 2015 | #2919 | ↑1095 |
| 2016 | #3681 | ↓762 |
| 2017 | #3193 | ↑488 |
| 2018 | #4476 | ↓1283 |
| 2019 | #3716 | ↑760 |
| 2020 | #4426 | ↓710 |
| 2021 | #4494 | ↓68 |
| 2022 | #4184 | ↑310 |
| 2023 | #4002 | ↑182 |
| 2024 | #4890 | ↓888 |
| 2025 | #4396 | ↑494 |
Frequently asked questions about Amer
Is Amer a popular name?
Yes — Amer currently ranks #4396 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Amer more common for boys or girls?
Amer is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Amer most popular?
Amer peaked in 2003 in United States, with 50 recorded births that year.
Is Amer rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Amer’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4210 in 1927 to #4396 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Amer?
At least 1,700 babies have been recorded with the name Amer across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Amer popular in more than one country?
Yes — Amer appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Amer?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Amer include Akash, Amaury, Amour.
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