Boy · #10,599 in 2026

Kramer

Current Rank
#10,599
Peak Rank
#1,307 (1989)
Total Babies
500
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1992
First Year
1992
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#11738
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Kramer

Kramer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 70 Kramers were born — ranking #1,307 that year. As of 2026, Kramer ranks #10,599 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 500 Kramers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kramer

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

  • Cramer
  • Creamer
  • Crammer
  • Cromer
  • Kremer
  • Cremer
  • Kraemer
  • Kromer
  • Krammer
  • Craner
  • Crumber
  • Chromer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kramer

What does the name Kramer mean?
Kramer is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kramer in 2026?
In 2026, Kramer ranks #10,599 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Kramer most popular?
Kramer reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #1,307 that year with 70 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kramer most popular?
Kramer has historically been most popular in Washington, Nebraska, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kramer.
Is Kramer a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kramer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kramer?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kramer include Amber, Hussein, Tige. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kramer

Kramer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 500 births in the dataset. Kramer's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #1,307. Use the chart and map above to compare Kramer'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.