Samer
Samer is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Companion in evening conversation; one who entertains at night.
Origin and history
Samer is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'companion in evening talk'. It is a classic and widely recognized name across the Middle East. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name.
Popularity in the United States
1,458 babies in the United States have been named Samer since 1880. It ranks #3269 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1862.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.4 %)
- IL (17.2 %)
- NY (16.6 %)
- NJ (8.9 %)
- MI (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 173 |
| 1980-1990 | 328 |
| 1990-2000 | 436 |
| 2000-2010 | 302 |
| 2010-2019 | 138 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Famous people named Samer
- Samer el Nahhal: Musician, Bassist
- Samer Saeed: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- The root of the name relates to 'Samar', an Arabic word describing late-night storytelling and companionship under the stars.
- Samer has seen steady, low-frequency usage in the United States, with over 1,400 births recorded since 1880.