boy's name
Hamer
HAY-mer (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 56
Hamer is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1930 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1921, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hamer Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 5 |
How Popular Is Hamer?
In 1930, Hamer was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hamer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hamer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hamer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hamer
- English HAY-mer
Sibling Names for Hamer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hamer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hamer
How popular is the name Hamer?
In 1930, Hamer was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hamer a girl's or a boy's name?
Hamer is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hamer?
Hamer has 2 syllables.
When was Hamer most popular?
Hamer peaked in 1921, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.