Masculine dossier · first seen 1957
Samir
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2023
Peak births
488
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Samir
How many people are named Samir?
An estimated 10,864 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.
Where is Samir most common?
Samir has its strongest geographic signal in Pennsylvania, where it appears 5.0× more often than the national baseline.
1957Peak 20232025
Peak year
2023
Decline from peak
11.1%
2025
434
All-time
11,094