Homer
Male name · ↓ Falling
42,912
Total Births
1920
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Homer
Homer is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 42,912 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 4,712 births |
| 1890s | 6,012 births |
| 1900s | 6,457 births |
| 1910s | 7,742 births |
| 1920s | 7,308 births |
| 1930s | 4,296 births |
| 1940s | 2,899 births |
| 1950s | 1,872 births |
| 1960s | 986 births |
| 1970s | 516 births |
| 1980s | 112 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Homer?
Homer has been given to 42,912 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1920 with 873 births that year.
Is Homer a boy or girl name?
Homer is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Homer most popular?
Homer was most popular in 1920, when 873 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Homer?
Homer first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).