Homer
girl nameHomer entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #1485 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#1485
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1534 |
| 1900s | #1957 |
| 1910s | #2566 |
| 1920s | #2394 |
| 1930s | #3170 |
| 1940s | #4195 |
| 1950s | #5421 |
| 1960s | #6553 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Homer are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Homer alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Homer in 2025?
- Homer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Homer most popular?
- Homer peaked in 1894, reaching #1485 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Homer with classmates?
- Homer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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