Kramer
Pronunciation: [ kr-AYM-er ]
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Kramer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 495 babies have been named Kramer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kramer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,283 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,283
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kramer
Kramer is a boy name .
Is Kramer a boy or girl name? Kramer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,283 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #27,579. Kramer is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kramer is currently ranked #20,283 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kramer include Kra, Kram, Kramy, Kramie, Kry, Krie, and Krakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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