43,293births recorded
18Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · Kazakhstan
#87Kazakhstan 2025
Samir is a boy name family recorded 43,293 times in 18 countries since 1950. It ranks highest today in Kazakhstan (#87 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Kazakhstan in 2025, at 139.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Samir
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samir | French | 17,270 | 🇫🇷 France | #739 | 1985 | ▼ 37 % |
| Samir | French | 11,163 | 🇺🇸 United States | #643 | 2023 | ▲ 44 % |
| Samir | French | 7,014 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | #87 | 2025 | ▲ 12 % |
| Samir | French | 3,141 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #421 | 2013 | ▲ 163 % |
| Samir | French | 1,541 | 🏴 England & Wales | #873 | 2004 | ▼ 13 % |
| Samir | French | 605 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #1072 | 1997 | ▼ 26 % |
Questions about Samir
How popular is the name Samir?
In 2025 it ranked #87 in Kazakhstan. Official registers record 43,293 births across 18 countries.
When was Samir most popular?
It peaked in Kazakhstan in 2025, at 139.2 births per 100,000.
Is Samir a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Samir is a boy name.