Declining since 1998, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Amer since 1927
Babies named Amer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 176 |
| 1990s | 377 |
| 2000s | 383 |
| 2010s | 303 |
| 2020s | 139 |
Meaning & origin
Amer is a masculine Arabic name meaning 'commander' or 'prince', sharing roots with the more widely known Amir. It has been recorded in the United States since 1927, though its usage remained sparse until the late 20th century. The name saw a gradual rise in popularity, reaching its peak rank in 2003, likely influenced by increased cultural visibility of Arabic names. Since then, its usage has been falling, as reflected in the trajectory data showing a decline since 1998. Despite the downturn, Amer maintains a steady presence, with a 2025 rank of 4396 and an incidence of 1 in 74,264 boys. It is often chosen by families with Arabic heritage, though it has not concentrated in any particular U.S. state.
Amer is an Arabic name derived from the root 'amr (ع م ر), meaning 'command, order, affair'. It is closely related to Amir (commander, prince) and has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries. The name also appears as a variant of the Hebrew 'Amram, though the Arabic derivation is more common in modern usage.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Amer
Names that share Amer's style, for a brother or sister.
