Ammer
Of Arabic origin, symbolizing prosperity and blessing.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Ammer. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Ammer today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ammer births was 1934 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ammer. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ammer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1934
5 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1990 SSA rank
#4,307
Tracked since 1934
Gender
Gender distribution for Ammer
Ammer is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 10 total registrations, 5 (50.0%) were male and 5 (50.0%) were female.
Ammer as a male name
- Ranked #8,159 in 1990
- 5 male births in 1990
- Peak: 1990 (5 births)
Ammer as a female name
- Ranked #4,307 in 1934
- 5 female births in 1934
- Peak: 1934 (5 births)
Popularity
Ammer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ammer from the 1930s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ammer by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ammer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ammer
The name Ammer is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the word "amr," which means "command" or "order." It is thought to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD, in regions where Arabic was widely spoken, such as the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest known references to the name Ammer can be found in ancient Arabic literature, particularly in works of poetry and prose from the Umayyad and Abbasid eras. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been used as a title or honorific for individuals who held positions of authority or commanded respect within their communities.
In the realm of historical figures, one notable individual bearing the name Ammer was Ammer ibn Malik al-Bahili, a 7th-century Arab poet and warrior from the Banu Bahila tribe. He was renowned for his bravery in battle and his eloquent poetry, which celebrated the virtues of courage and honor.
Another prominent figure with the name Ammer was Ammer ibn Abi Bakr, a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a respected military leader during the early Islamic conquests. He participated in several significant battles, including the Battle of Yarmouk against the Byzantine Empire in 636 AD.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Ammer ibn Abdillah al-Qurashi was a renowned jurist and hadith scholar who lived in the 8th century AD. He was known for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and his contributions to the preservation and transmission of the hadith (sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad).
During the Abbasid Caliphate, Ammer ibn Masada al-Kindi was a prominent philosopher and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and optics. He lived in the 9th century AD and was associated with the intellectual circle known as the "House of Wisdom" in Baghdad.
In more recent times, Ammer al-Hakim was an influential Sudanese politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Sudan from 1964 to 1965. He played a crucial role in the country's transition to independence and was known for his efforts to promote national unity and development.
While the name Ammer may not be as common today as it once was, its historical significance and associations with leadership, scholarship, and cultural influence remain an integral part of its legacy, serving as a reminder of the rich tapestry of Arab and Islamic history.
People
Ammer + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ammer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ammer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ammer going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Ammer a common name?
We classify Ammer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ammer most popular?
The single biggest year for Ammer was 1934, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ammer is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ammer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ammer a female name?
Yes, 50.0% of people registered as Ammer in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ammer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ammer in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ammer can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Ammer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.