girl's name
Rumer
ROO-mer (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 145
Rumer is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2020, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rumer Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 31 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Rumer?
In 2025, Rumer was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Rumer Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rumer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rumer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rumer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rumer
- English ROO-mer
Sibling Names for Rumer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rumer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rumer
How popular is the name Rumer?
In 2025, Rumer was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Rumer a girl's or a boy's name?
Rumer is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rumer?
Rumer has 2 syllables.
When was Rumer most popular?
Rumer peaked in 2020, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Rumer a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Rumer currently ranks #5,813 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.