Unisex · #4,286 in 2026

Ammer

Current Rank
#4,286
Peak Rank
#4,286 (1934)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,286 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,115 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
1934
First Year
1934
Last Year
1934
Peak Year
#4286
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1990
First Year
1990
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#8115
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Ammer

As a girl name

Ammer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1934, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1934, when 5 Ammers were born — ranking #4,286 that year. As of 2026, Ammer ranks #4,286 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Ammers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ammer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 5 Ammers were born — ranking #8,115 that year. As of 2026, Ammer ranks #8,115 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Ammers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ammer

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ammer is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ammer

What does the name Ammer mean?
Ammer is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1934. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ammer in 2026?
In 2026, Ammer ranks #4,286 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Ammer most popular?
Ammer reached its peak popularity in 1934, ranking #4,286 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Ammer a unisex name?
Yes — Ammer is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 50% of Ammers assigned female and 50% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ammer?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ammer include Elezabeth, Louiese, Mercer. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ammer

Ammer is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1934 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Ammer's peak popularity came in 1934 when it ranked #4,286. Use the chart and map above to compare Ammer's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.