Saimir
An Albanian masculine name meaning "a benevolent ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Saimir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Saimir today is around 2 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saimir births was 2024 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saimir. 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 Saimir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2024
7 babies that year
Average age
2
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,686
Tracked since 2023
Census
Saimir in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 173 people with the first name Saimir, which placed it at #41,949 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
#41,949
National first-name rank
People counted
173
173 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
89.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Saimir
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Saimir is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Black (8.7%) and Two or More Races (1.2%). 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 Saimir 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 Saimir at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.6% · 155
- Black or African American8.7% · 15
- Two or more races1.2% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 1
Popularity
Saimir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Saimir 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 Saimir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Saimir
The name Saimir originates from the Albanian language and culture, with its earliest records dating back to the late medieval period in the Balkan region. It is derived from the Albanian word "saimër," which means "charming" or "captivating." The name is thought to have been inspired by the enchanting natural beauty of the Albanian landscape and the charm of its people.
One of the earliest known references to the name Saimir can be found in the works of the renowned Albanian writer and scholar, Pjetër Bogdani (1630-1689). In his writings, he mentioned a character named Saimir, who was described as a brave and charismatic young man from the mountainous regions of northern Albania.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name Saimir gained popularity among the Albanian nobility and ruling class. It was often given to sons born into prestigious families, as it was believed to bring good fortune and charm to the child. One notable figure from this period was Saimir Kastrioti (1460-1492), a military commander and nephew of the famous Albanian hero, Skanderbeg.
In the 19th century, as the Albanian National Awakening movement gained momentum, the name Saimir experienced a resurgence in popularity. It was seen as a symbol of Albanian cultural identity and pride. One of the most famous Saimirs from this era was Saimir Vokshi (1834-1892), a renowned poet and writer who played a crucial role in the development of modern Albanian literature.
Another notable figure was Saimir Gjika (1867-1935), a prominent Albanian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Albania in the early 20th century. His contributions to the country's independence and international recognition were widely celebrated.
In the 20th century, the name Saimir continued to be popular among Albanians. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Saimir Kumbaro (1923-1997), a renowned Albanian artist and sculptor whose works are celebrated for their unique blend of traditional and modern styles.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and legacy associated with the name Saimir. While its popularity has ebbed and flowed over the centuries, it remains a beloved name in the Albanian culture, carrying with it a sense of charm, grace, and cultural pride.
People
Saimir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Saimir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Saimir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saimir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saimir 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Saimir a common name?
We classify Saimir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Saimir most popular?
The single biggest year for Saimir was 2024, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saimir is about 2 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Saimir in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 173 people with the name Saimir, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #41,949 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 Saimir 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 Saimir?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Saimir leans strongly male. 177 people counted with this name were male (98.9%), compared with 2 female bearers (1.1%). 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 Saimir?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Saimir is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Black (8.7%) and Two or More Races (1.2%). 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 Saimir most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Saimir in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.6% (155 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 Saimir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Saimir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saimir 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 Saimir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Saimir 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 Saimir 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 common is the name Saimir?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Saimir at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.