1,859births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · British Columbia
#290British Columbia 2023
Samar is a boy name family recorded 1,859 times in 7 countries since 1973. It ranks highest today in British Columbia (#290 in 2023). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2023, at 44.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Samar
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samar | English | 1,278 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2304 | 2022 | ▲ 8 % |
| Samar | English | 282 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1466 | 2014 | ▲ 47 % |
| Samar | English | 156 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #503 | 2024 | ▲ 134 % |
| Samar | English | 72 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #414 | 2025 | ▲ 54 % |
| Samar | English | 61 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #290 | 2023 | – |
| Samar | English | 5 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 2013 | – |
Questions about Samar
How popular is the name Samar?
In 2023 it ranked #290 in British Columbia. Official registers record 1,859 births across 7 countries.
When was Samar most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2023, at 44.0 births per 100,000.
Is Samar a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Samar is a boy name.