Brewer
How to say it: BROO-ur · /ˈbruər/
From English occupational surname meaning 'brewer of ale' - now used as first name in surname-as-first-name trend.
Brewer was the 746th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 310 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 8.8-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #302 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #746 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 310 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,694 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×8.8 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #302 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Gaining ground as a first name, Brewer hits its stride in the 2020s. At its summit now, it is expected to continue upward.
What goes with it
Rounded and sturdy within two syllables, Brewer blends soft tones with crisp attack. Baker offers a like minded partner.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Brewer is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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