At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1931 (#3,390)
- Babies in 1931
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,926 in 1916
- First recorded
- 1915
Meaning of Plumer
Plumer, pronounced PLOO-mer (/ˈpluːmər/), is a unisex appellation of English provenance, deriving from the Old French plumier—Latin plumarius—originally denoting either a maker of quills or a cultivator of plum trees. Retained historically as a surname within Anglo-Norman society, the name has gradually transitioned into given-name usage, carrying connotations of both artisanal precision and natural maturation. Analysis of United States birth records from 1915 through 1931 reveals sporadic yet steady adoption, with annual occurrences typically between five and eight and national rankings clustered around the mid-500s, thereby illustrating its enduring rarity and discreet appeal. Plumer’s linguistic heritage and occupational associations confer upon it a sense of technical refinement and organic growth, rendering it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name of measured elegance and cultural depth.
How to pronounce Plumer
English
- Pronounced PLOO-mer /ˈpluːmər/
Popularity of Plumer in the U.S.
Plumer was last recorded in the U.S. in 1931, ranked #3,390 with 6 babies. It peaked at #2,926 in 1916. It first appears in the records in 1915.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1915–1931 11 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 6 | 3,390 | back (not recorded in 1930) |
| 1929 | 5 | 3,959 | back (not recorded in 1928) |
| 1927 | 5 | 4,210 | ▼ 825 |
| 1926 | 7 | 3,385 | back (not recorded in 1925) |
| 1924 | 8 | 3,260 | ▲ 207 |
| 1923 | 7 | 3,467 | back (not recorded in 1921–1922) |
| 1920 | 6 | 3,815 | ▼ 424 |
| 1919 | 7 | 3,391 | ▼ 23 |
| 1918 | 7 | 3,368 | back (not recorded in 1917) |
| 1916 | 8 | 2,926 | ▲ 466 |
| 1915 | 6 | 3,392 | new |