Comer
Comer is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Comb maker or wool carder.
Origin and history
Comer is a traditional English occupational surname turned rare given name, historically meaning a comb-maker or carder of wool. It saw limited use as a masculine first name in the United States primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
787 babies in the United States have been named Comer since 1880. It ranks #3889 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (65.3 %)
- TN (18.7 %)
- GA (16 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 40 |
| 1910-1920 | 163 |
| 1920-1930 | 198 |
| 1930-1940 | 148 |
| 1940-1950 | 121 |
| 1950-1960 | 81 |
| 1960-1970 | 36 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name originally designated a person who made combs or carded wool using a comb-like tool.
- Most U.S. birth records for Comer as a given name date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.