Kramer
Every Kramer since 1916 — 514 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kramer
Kramer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,362 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 514 American babies have been named Kramer. Its peak came in 1989, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kramer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kramer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #9,362 |
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| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,385 |
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| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,212 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,885 |
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| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,126 |
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| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,874 |
| 1995 | — | — | 21 | #3,261 |
| 1990 | — | — | 68 | #1,357 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,112 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kramer in 2025?
Kramer ranked #9,362 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kramer?
514 babies have been named Kramer in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kramer most popular?
Kramer peaked in 1989, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Kramer a boy or girl name?
Kramer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kramer rising or falling?
Kramer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.