Plummer
Pronunciation: [ pl-UHM-er ]
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Plummer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 54 babies have been named Plummer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Plummer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,740 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,740
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Plummer
Plummer is a boy name .
Plummer is currently ranked #19,740 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Plummer include Plu, Plum, Plumy, Plumie, Mer, Mery, Merie, Ply, Plie, and Plukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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