Plummer Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPLUM-er / ˈplʌmərEnglish
Meaning
one who works with plumbing
Historical & Cultural Background
The surname Plummer is of English origin, derived from the Old French word 'plomier', meaning 'lead worker'. It was originally an occupational name for someone who worked with lead, particularly in the context of plumbing. The name has been used as a given name in modern times, reflecting a trend of using surnames as first names. Plummer is relatively uncommon as a first name but carries a historical significance related to craftsmanship.
Trend Summary
Plummer has not been widely used as a first name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Plummer was first seen in the United States in 1881. Plummer has ranked as high as #865 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Plummer has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Plummer (1954)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 15 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |