Admir
A boy's name of Latin origin with 216 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name from Latin
Admir is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin admirare, meaning 'to admire' or 'to wonder at.' It is also a recognized Bosnian and Albanian given name, common among Muslim communities in the Balkans.
In Bosnia and Kosovo, Admir is a popular masculine name that combines the Latin root with Slavic phonetic sensibility. Its meaning of wonder and admiration gives it a genuinely positive emotional resonance wherever it is used.
EtymologyShow more
Admir first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1988. First appearing in the 1980s, Admir emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Latin classification suggests a path from latin linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Admir has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 27 | — |
| 2010s | 29 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 109 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 46 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
The Story of Admir
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2004, Admir is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Admir are most likely born between 1994 and 2014.
How rare is Admir?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Admir is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, peaked in the 2000s with 109 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Admir by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1988–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #12269 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12385 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7591 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9573 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12283 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9656 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12171 |
| 2012 | 6 | #10807 |
| 2011 | 6 | #10831 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9000 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7703 |
| 2007 | 6 | #10944 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5526 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8307 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5246 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5882 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5728 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5671 |
| 2000 | 11 | #5925 |
| 1999 | 13 | #5037 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2023