Omer
Omer is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Sheaf of grain; flourishing.
Origin and history
Omer is a masculine name with both Hebrew and Arabic origins. In Hebrew, it refers to a sheaf of grain or a unit of measure associated with the biblical harvest festival. In Arabic, as a variant spelling of Omar, it means flourishing or long-lived.
Popularity in the United States
8,856 babies in the United States have been named Omer since 1880. It ranks #1284 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1524.
States where it is most popular
- KY (14.3 %)
- NY (9.9 %)
- IN (8.5 %)
- MA (8 %)
- IL (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 270 |
| 1890-1900 | 294 |
| 1900-1910 | 254 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,382 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,786 |
| 1930-1940 | 964 |
| 1940-1950 | 620 |
| 1950-1960 | 383 |
| 1960-1970 | 232 |
| 1970-1980 | 197 |
| 1980-1990 | 276 |
| 1990-2000 | 441 |
| 2000-2010 | 604 |
| 2010-2019 | 749 |
| 2020-2029 | 404 |
Famous people named Omer
- Omer Bhatti: Rapper, Dancer
- Omer Yurtseven: Basketball player
Fun facts
- In ancient biblical times, an omer was a measure of grain brought as an offering during the barley harvest.
- While primarily known as a Hebrew name, Omer is also a common Turkish transcription of the Arabic name Omar.