Brewer
Every Brewer since 1913 — 1,404 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brewer
Brewer is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #804 in 2025 with 310 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 1,404 American babies have been named Brewer. Its peak came in 2025, when 319 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Brewer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brewer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,241 | 310 | #804 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,697 | 193 | #1,109 |
| 2023 | — | — | 107 | #1,623 |
| 2022 | — | — | 103 | #1,666 |
| 2021 | — | — | 79 | #1,919 |
| 2020 | — | — | 77 | #1,915 |
| 2019 | — | — | 56 | #2,399 |
| 2018 | — | — | 38 | #3,061 |
| 2017 | — | — | 41 | #2,900 |
| 2016 | — | — | 31 | #3,537 |
| 2015 | — | — | 31 | #3,521 |
| 2014 | — | — | 33 | #3,310 |
| 2013 | — | — | 35 | #3,134 |
| 2012 | — | — | 43 | #2,779 |
| 2011 | — | — | 34 | #3,246 |
| 2010 | — | — | 24 | #4,119 |
| 2009 | — | — | 24 | #4,178 |
| 2008 | — | — | 21 | #4,560 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,159 |
| 2006 | — | — | 15 | #5,555 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #5,916 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #5,922 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #10,887 |
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| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,063 |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #3,788 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brewer in 2025?
Brewer ranked #804 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 310 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brewer?
1,404 babies have been named Brewer in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brewer most popular?
Brewer peaked in 2025, when 319 newborns received the name.
Is Brewer a boy or girl name?
Brewer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brewer rising or falling?
Brewer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.