Boy · #3,505 in 2026

Reamer

A reamer is a type of rotary cutting tool used in metalworking. Precision reamers are designed to enlarge the size of a previously formed hole by a small amount but with a high degree of accuracy to leave smooth sides. There are also non-precision reamers which are used for more basic enlargement of holes or for removing burrs. The process of enlarging the hole is called reaming.

Current Rank
#3,505
Peak Rank
#4,286 (1920)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1920
First Year
1941
Last Year
1920
Peak Year
#4286
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Reamer

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A reamer is a type of rotary cutting tool used in metalworking. Precision reamers are designed to enlarge the size of a previously formed hole by a small amount but with a high degree of accuracy to leave smooth sides. There are also non-precision reamers which are used for more basic enlargement of holes or for removing burrs. The process of enlarging the hole is called reaming.

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The Story of Reamer

Reamer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 5 Reamers were born — ranking #4,286 that year. As of 2026, Reamer ranks #3,505 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Reamers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Reamer

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reamer

What does the name Reamer mean?
A reamer is a type of rotary cutting tool used in metalworking. Precision reamers are designed to enlarge the size of a previously formed hole by a small amount but with a high degree of accuracy to leave smooth sides. There are also non-precision reamers which are used for more basic enlargement of holes or for removing burrs. The process of enlarging the hole is called reaming.
How popular is Reamer in 2026?
In 2026, Reamer ranks #3,505 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Reamer most popular?
Reamer reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #4,286 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Reamer a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Reamer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Reamer?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Reamer include Alves, Anatol, Ange. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Reamer

Reamer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Reamer's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #4,286. Use the chart and map above to compare Reamer'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.