How Many People Are Named Homer?
people in the United States are named Homer
1 in 5,468 people has this name
Popularity Rank
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
1,734 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From the Greek name ‘Ομηρος (Homeros), derived from ‘ομηρος (homeros) meaning "hostage, pledge". Homer was the Greek epic poet who wrote the 'Iliad', about the Trojan War, and the 'Odyssey', about Odysseus's journey home after the war. There is some debate about when he lived, or if he was even a real person, though most scholars place him in the 8th century BC. In the modern era, Homer has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world (chiefly in America) since the 18th century. This name is borne by the cartoon father on the television series 'The Simpsons'.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 94.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Homer"
- 26 babies were named Homer in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1920
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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