Holmes
boy nameHolmes entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #809 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#809
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #890 |
| 1900s | #1089 |
| 1910s | #1683 |
| 1920s | #2013 |
| 1930s | #2301 |
| 1940s | #2557 |
| 1950s | #2885 |
| 1960s | #3673 |
| 1970s | #4816 |
| 1980s | #6250 |
| 2010s | #9796 |
| 2020s | #11805 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Holmes are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Holmes alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Holmes in 2025?
- Holmes is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Holmes most popular?
- Holmes peaked in 1880, reaching #809 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Holmes with classmates?
- Holmes will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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