At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- #7,679 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 10 (<0.01% of boys)
- Trend
- Slipping #6,620 in 2020 to #7,679 in 2025
- Peak
- #6,620 in 2020
- First recorded
- 1999
Meaning of Inmer
Inmer is a distinctive masculine name whose precise roots remain elusive, though some analysts propose a fusion of the Latin prefix in- (“within”) and the Old Germanic mær (“fame”), evoking a sense of inward distinction. Pronounced EEN-mehr in Spanish, it offers a balanced two-syllable rhythm that complements its understated character. U.S. Social Security records from 1999 to 2024 show annual occurrences ranging from five to twelve births, with its ranking fluctuating between approximately 806 and 918, reflecting a small but steady appeal. Associations of introspection, quiet confidence and measured individuality make Inmer appealing for parents seeking modern sensibility with subtle gravitas. With enough obscurity to avoid routine repetition yet sufficient clarity to minimize mispronunciation, it occupies a niche for those favoring distinction without excess complexity.
How to pronounce Inmer
Spanish
- Pronounced EEN-mehr /inˈmeɪɾ/
Popularity of Inmer in the U.S.
Inmer was the #7,679 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 10 babies. It peaked at #6,620 in 2020. It first appears in the records in 1999.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1999–2025 19 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 7,679 | ▲ 3,259 |
| 2024 | 6 | 10,938 | ▼ 1,175 |
| 2023 | 7 | 9,763 | ▲ 2,567 |
| 2022 | 5 | 12,330 | ▼ 5,632 |
| 2021 | 12 | 6,698 | ▼ 78 |
| 2020 | 12 | 6,620 | ▲ 3,136 |
| 2019 | 7 | 9,756 | ▼ 1,602 |
| 2018 | 9 | 8,154 | ▲ 4,092 |
| 2017 | 5 | 12,246 | ▼ 1,502 |
| 2016 | 6 | 10,744 | back (not recorded in 2013–2015) |
| 2012 | 5 | 12,274 | back (not recorded in 2011) |
| 2010 | 7 | 9,693 | ▲ 171 |
| 2009 | 7 | 9,864 | ▼ 2,166 |
| 2008 | 10 | 7,698 | back (not recorded in 2007) |
| 2006 | 6 | 10,662 | ▲ 810 |
| 2005 | 5 | 11,472 | back (not recorded in 2002–2004) |
| 2001 | 6 | 9,243 | ▲ 1,106 |
| 2000 | 5 | 10,349 | ▼ 1,645 |
| 1999 | 6 | 8,704 | new |