Omarius
A masculine name of uncertain origin, potentially related to Latin "omo" (man).
Name Census estimates that about 83 living Americans carry the first name Omarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Omarius today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omarius births was 2005 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omarius. 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 Omarius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
83
~ 1 in 4,129,570 Americans
Peak year
2005
13 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,591
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Omarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Omarius from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 62 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Omarius remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omarius 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 Omarius 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 Omarius
The name Omarius is a Latin masculine given name with origins dating back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin word "omarius," which means "fortunate" or "prosperous." The name likely gained popularity during the Roman Empire, when Latin was the dominant language of the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Omarius can be found in Roman historical records from the 2nd century AD. It is believed that a Roman soldier named Omarius fought bravely in the Marcomannic Wars against the Germanic tribes. His bravery and fortitude in battle may have contributed to the name's association with prosperity and good fortune.
In the 5th century, the name Omarius appeared in the writings of the early Christian scholar, St. Augustine of Hippo. He mentioned a young man named Omarius who had converted to Christianity and dedicated his life to serving the church. This early reference suggests that the name was also used among early Christian communities in North Africa.
During the Middle Ages, the name Omarius remained in use, although it was relatively uncommon. One notable figure from this period was Omarius of Trier, a 9th-century Benedictine monk and scholar who was renowned for his expertise in Latin and Greek literature.
In the Renaissance era, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among humanist scholars and writers who were inspired by classical Latin culture. One of the most famous individuals with the name Omarius was the Italian humanist Omarius Equicola (1492-1539), who was known for his writings on philosophy and rhetoric.
Another notable figure was Omarius Gallicus (1528-1591), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the calculation of planetary orbits. His work paved the way for future advancements in astronomy and navigation.
During the 17th century, the name Omarius was found among the aristocratic families of Europe. One example is Omarius von Bülow (1622-1681), a German nobleman and military commander who served in the Thirty Years' War. He was highly regarded for his strategic acumen and leadership on the battlefield.
As the name Omarius has ancient roots and a rich historical legacy, it has been associated with individuals who have achieved success, prosperity, and notable accomplishments across various fields throughout history.
People
Omarius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omarius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Omarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 83 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omarius 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 4,129,570 US residents.
Is Omarius a common name?
We classify Omarius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 84 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Omarius was 2005, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omarius is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Omarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omarius 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.
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.