Brewer
Meaningbrewer · English
- US rank
- #804
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #804 in 2025
310 babies were named Brewer in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,107 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,510 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brewer, 310 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brewer would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrewer first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearBrewer is at its all-time high right now: #804 in 2025.
- TrendBrewer has climbed 1,107 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #804. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBrewer is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #333, followed by Tennessee (#359) and Arkansas (#398). It's in the top 1,000 in 19 states.
- MeaningIn English, Brewer means “brewer”.
About the name Brewer
Brewer is a boy name of English origin meaning “brewer”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-wer”. US birth records list Brewer for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 33 of those 113 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #804 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #804, with 310 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.3 | 304,348 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 689,655 boys |
| 1930s | 0.9 | 1,063,830 boys |
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,449,275 boys |
| 2000s | 5.0 | 199,203 boys |
| 2010s | 20 | 51,125 boys |
| 2020s | 84 | 11,884 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Brewer
What does the name Brewer mean?
Brewer means “brewer” in English.
What is the origin of the name Brewer?
Brewer has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Brewer a boy or girl name?
Brewer is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Brewer?
Brewer ranked #804 for US boys in 2025, given to 310 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#804).