Brewer Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Brewer is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Brewer?
Brewer is spelled B-R-E-W-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Brewer at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Brewer denotes a person who brews beer or ale, and it originates from the occupation.
- Origin
- Brewer is an English occupational surname derived from the Old English term for a person who brews alcoholic beverages such as beer or ale.
- Pronunciation
- BREW-er · 2 syllables
Brewer Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#804
Recorded Births310
- Girls usage rose 5,186 places to #10,107 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 304 places to #804 and recorded 117 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Brewer Mean?
Brewer denotes a person who brews beer or ale, and it originates from the occupation.
Origin: Brewer is an English occupational surname derived from the Old English term for a person who brews alcoholic beverages such as beer or ale.
How Do You Pronounce Brewer?
PronunciationBREW-er
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Brewer?
- History
- The name Brewer has been historically associated with English-speaking regions as a hereditary surname linked to the brewing profession.
Brewer Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 310 | #804 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 193 | #1,108 |
| 2023 | Boys | 107 | #1,623 |
| 2022 | Boys | 103 | #1,665 |
| 2021 | Boys | 79 | #1,915 |
| 2020 | Boys | 77 | #1,911 |
| 2019 | Boys | 56 | #2,394 |
| 2018 | Boys | 38 | #3,055 |
| 2017 | Boys | 41 | #2,891 |
| 2016 | Boys | 31 | #3,524 |
| 2015 | Boys | 31 | #3,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 33 | #3,297 |
| 2013 | Boys | 35 | #3,122 |
| 2012 | Boys | 43 | #2,772 |
| 2011 | Boys | 34 | #3,235 |
| 2010 | Boys | 24 | #4,099 |
| 2009 | Boys | 24 | #4,160 |
| 2008 | Boys | 21 | #4,540 |
| 2007 | Boys | 11 | #7,094 |
| 2006 | Boys | 15 | #5,525 |
| 2005 | Boys | 13 | #5,875 |
| 2003 | Boys | 12 | #5,877 |
When Was Brewer Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
310 recorded births
National rank #804
2024 · Boys
193 recorded births
National rank #1,108
2023 · Boys
107 recorded births
National rank #1,623
2022 · Boys
103 recorded births
National rank #1,665
Where Brewer Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AL | #333 | 16 |
| TN | #359 | 23 |
| AR | #398 | 8 |
| IA | #399 | 8 |
| KY | #422 | 11 |
| OK | #426 | 10 |
| NE | #432 | 5 |
| WI | #437 | 11 |