Homer
boy name#4707 in 2025Homer entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #64 in 1893, ranks #4707 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#4707
rank today
#64
peak (1893)
21
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #77 |
| 1890s | #74 |
| 1900s | #82 |
| 1910s | #100 |
| 1920s | #118 |
| 1930s | #160 |
| 1940s | #226 |
| 1950s | #344 |
| 1960s | #502 |
| 1970s | #741 |
| 1980s | #1132 |
| 1990s | #2304 |
| 2000s | #4519 |
| 2010s | #4023 |
| 2020s | #3718 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Homer has been most popular in TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 13,500 people named Homer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Homer alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 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 ranks #4707 among US boy names in 2025, with 21 babies given the name.
- When was the name Homer most popular?
- Homer peaked in 1893, reaching #64 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Homer with classmates?
- Homer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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