Omare
A masculine given name of uncertain origin, likely related to Hebrew amar "to speak".
Name Census estimates that about 87 living Americans carry the first name Omare. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Omare today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omare births was 2003 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omare. 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 Omare. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
87
~ 1 in 3,939,705 Americans
Peak year
2003
10 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,589
Tracked since 1993
Census
Omare in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 142 people with the first name Omare, which placed it at #46,696 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#46,696
National first-name rank
People counted
142
142 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
73.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Omare
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Omare is Black at 73.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.2%) and White (5.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Omare described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Omare at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American73.2% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino16.2% · 23
- White5.6% · 8
- Two or more races2.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 1
Popularity
Omare: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Omare from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 46 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
Omare 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 Omare 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 Omare
The name Omare has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "umar," which means "life" or "long-lived." This name was particularly popular in regions where Arabic was the predominant language, including the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of the Mediterranean.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Omare can be found in the historical accounts of the Rashidun Caliphate, which ruled from 632 to 661 CE. During this period, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad named Umar ibn al-Khattab became the second Caliph of the Islamic empire. His leadership and military conquests played a significant role in the expansion of Islam, and his name, Umar, which later evolved into Omare, gained widespread recognition.
Throughout the centuries, the name Omare has been associated with various notable figures across different fields. In the realm of literature, Omare Khayyam, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet, is renowned for his influential works, including the Rubaiyat. He lived from 1048 to 1131 CE and made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.
In the world of art and architecture, Omare Riza, an Ottoman calligrapher and painter, left an indelible mark on the artistic landscape of the 16th century. His intricate calligraphic compositions and vibrant paintings adorned mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman Empire, earning him acclaim and recognition.
Moving into the 20th century, Omare Luttinger, an American mathematician and physicist, made groundbreaking contributions to the field of quantum mechanics. Born in 1915 and lived until 2015, his work on the Luttinger liquid model and the Luttinger-Tisza method significantly advanced our understanding of condensed matter physics.
In the realm of sports, Omare Browne, a Trinidadian sprinter, achieved remarkable success on the international stage. Born in 1982, he won multiple medals, including gold, at various World Championships and Olympic Games, cementing his place as one of the greatest sprinters of his generation.
The name Omare has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, carrying with it a rich history and diverse associations. From ancient caliphs and scholars to modern-day artists and athletes, this name has been borne by individuals who have left an indelible mark on their respective fields and societies.
People
Omare + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omare as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Omare: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omare?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 87 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omare 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 3,939,705 US residents.
Is Omare a common name?
We classify Omare as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 88 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omare most popular?
The single biggest year for Omare was 2003, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omare is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Omare in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 142 people with the name Omare, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #46,696 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Omare in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Omare?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Omare leans strongly male. 128 people counted with this name were male (90.1%), compared with 14 female bearers (9.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Omare?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Omare is Black at 73.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.2%) and White (5.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Omare most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Omare in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.2% (104 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Omare in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Omare a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omare in the SSA data are male. 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 Omare still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Omare 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 Omare 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.
How many people share the name Omare?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.