Homer
2 countries#4707 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Homer was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
61,279 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #4707 · peaked in 1920 with 1,734 births
Most common in: Texas, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 1932–1932 · peaked in 1932 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Homer’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4223 | — |
| 2007 | #4375 | ↓152 |
| 2008 | #3823 | ↑552 |
| 2009 | #6436 | ↓2613 |
| 2010 | #3994 | ↑2442 |
| 2011 | #4509 | ↓515 |
| 2012 | #4003 | ↑506 |
| 2013 | #4621 | ↓618 |
| 2014 | #3532 | ↑1089 |
| 2015 | #3591 | ↓59 |
| 2016 | #4199 | ↓608 |
| 2017 | #3993 | ↑206 |
| 2018 | #3446 | ↑547 |
| 2019 | #4337 | ↓891 |
| 2020 | #3570 | ↑767 |
| 2021 | #3497 | ↑73 |
| 2022 | #3344 | ↑153 |
| 2023 | #3117 | ↑227 |
| 2024 | #4072 | ↓955 |
| 2025 | #4707 | ↓635 |
Frequently asked questions about Homer
Is Homer a popular name?
Yes — Homer currently ranks #4707 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Homer more common for boys or girls?
Homer is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Homer most popular?
Homer peaked in 1920 in United States, with 1,734 recorded births that year.
Is Homer rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Homer’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #76 in 1880 to #4707 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Homer?
At least 61,282 babies have been recorded with the name Homer across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Homer popular in more than one country?
Yes — Homer appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Homer?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Homer include Hashir, Heinrich, Howie.
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