Will my child share the name Umer with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Umer per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Umer in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Umer becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Umer is declining: down 2,909 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #887 in 1998.

Is Umer a good choice for a distinctive name?

Umer is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Umer a popular baby name in the United States?

Umer does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Umer is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Umer in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Umer

Umer has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 444 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #887 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Umer is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Umer in their class.