Total births
787
Boys' name · since 1900
Comer
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 787 babies named Comer, peaking in 1914. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 787
- total births
- 1900–1969
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Comer is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 787 have been recorded since 1900.
Social Security Administration records show Comer recorded 787 times among boys since 1900, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 1969.
- 787 total births
- 1900–1969 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
787 boys have been named Comer since 1900, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1969.
- 787
- total births
- 1900–1969
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Comer was born in this single decade.
1914
Single peak year
26 babies were named Comer in 1914 - its busiest year on record.
Comer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Comer splits its recorded history at 1934: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1905 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1914 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Comer at a glance
Last recorded 1969Peak year
1914
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Comer popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–1969
- Peak year (1914)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Comer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Comer's strongest decade.
198 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Comer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 40
1900s
40 births
- 1910s
1910s
163 births
- 1920s
1920s
198 births
- 1930s
1930s
148 births
- 1940s
1940s
121 births
- 1950s
1950s
81 births
- 1960s 36
1960s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 198 births (25% of all-time use).
How Comer compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Comer's total volume
Comer vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Comer by state
Where Comer concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 175 | 22.2% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 50 | 6.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 43 | 5.5% |
Alabama share of Comer's total US births 22.2%
Even split
175 of 787 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Comer? ▼
Comer has been given to 787 babies in the U.S. since 1900, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1969. 26 babies were born in 1914, its single highest year.
When was Comer most popular? ▼
Comer was most popular in the 1920s decade with 198 total births. The single peak year was 1914.
Where is Comer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Comer are Alabama (175 births), Tennessee (50 births), Georgia (43 births).
How long has the name Comer been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Comer since 1900 -- 70 years through the most recent 1969 data.
What names are similar to Comer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Commodore, Compton, Commie, Comari, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Comer's data
- Comer's decade-level peak was the 1920s (198 total births); usage has since declined to 36 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Comers (175 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Comer
Nearby Names Like Comer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Comer
Commodore Boy
368 births
Compton Boy
#11036 81 births
Commie Boy
39 births
Comari Boy
11 births
Coma Boy
5 births
Compare Comer side by side: Comer vs Commodore Comer vs Compton Comer vs Commie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1900–1969 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Comer: Baby Name Since 1900 - 787 Births, Peak 1914." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/comer. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Comer draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.