boy's name
Samyr
sah-MEER (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 189
Samyr is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1974, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Samyr Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Samyr?
In 2014, Samyr was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Samyr Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Samyr
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Samyr Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Samyr over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Samyr
- French sah-MEER
Sibling Names for Samyr
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Samyr — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Samyr
How popular is the name Samyr?
In 2014, Samyr was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Samyr a girl's or a boy's name?
Samyr is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Samyr?
Samyr has 2 syllables.
When was Samyr most popular?
Samyr peaked in 1974, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Samyr a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Samyr currently ranks #7,594 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.