Holding steady.
Popularity of Comer since 1900
Babies named Comer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 40 |
| 1910s | 163 |
| 1920s | 198 |
| 1930s | 148 |
| 1940s | 121 |
| 1950s | 81 |
| 1960s | 36 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Comer is a rare, unusual name that originated as an English surname. Its most notable period of use was in the early 1900s, with a peak in 1909. Since then, it has become extremely uncommon, largely falling out of regular use. The name reflects a topographical origin, referring to someone living in or near a valley. Despite its rarity, it has seen minimal revival and has appeared sporadically in records. The name has never been recorded as a common first name in recent decades.
Comer originates as an English surname, derived from the Middle English "comer" or "comber," itself from Old English "cumb" (a valley) or possibly from the dialectal word "comer" meaning a comer or stranger. The name was likely locational, referring to someone who lived in a narrow valley. As a first name, Comer saw modest use in the early 20th century in the United States, but it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Comber, Cummer
Sibling names for Comer
Names that share Comer's style, for a brother or sister.
