At a glance
- In short
- Rumer is a unique and uncommon English name for baby girls, with no specific associations or meanings.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#12,161)
- Babies in 2024
- 7 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #9,802 in 1997
- First recorded
- 1991
Meaning of Rumer
Rumer is a feminine name with English origin. The name Rumer has variations, such as Rumor. In the United States of America, the name Rumer has been given to baby girls since at least 1991. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a unique and uncommon choice for parents. The name Rumer carries no specific associations or meanings, allowing parents to bestow it upon their child with a fresh and individualistic appeal.
How to pronounce Rumer
English
- Pronounced ROO-mer /ˈruːmər/
Popularity of Rumer in the U.S.
Rumer was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #12,161 with 7 babies. It peaked at #9,802 in 1997. It first appears in the records in 1991.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1991–2024 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 12,161 | back (not recorded in 2021–2023) |
| 2020 | 8 | 11,090 | ▲ 266 |
| 2019 | 8 | 11,356 | back (not recorded in 2017–2018) |
| 2016 | 7 | 12,876 | ▼ 1,041 |
| 2015 | 8 | 11,835 | ▲ 4,678 |
| 2014 | 5 | 16,513 | back (not recorded in 2010–2013) |
| 2009 | 6 | 15,242 | back (not recorded in 2004–2008) |
| 2003 | 5 | 15,784 | back (not recorded in 1998–2002) |
| 1997 | 8 | 9,802 | back (not recorded in 1992–1996) |
| 1991 | 7 | 10,271 | new |
Notable people named Rumer
- Rumer, born Sarah Joyce, is a Pakistani-British singer and songwriter who earned two Brit Award nominations in 2011.
- Rumer Willis is an American actress, Dancing with the Stars champion, and daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore.