Homero
Every Homero since 1917 — 3,763 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Homero
Homero is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,694 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 3,763 American babies have been named Homero. Its peak came in 1994, when 82 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Homero stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Homero year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,694 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,481 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4,151 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,910 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,686 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,681 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,388 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,408 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,816 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,037 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,463 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,113 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2,912 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3,020 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,215 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3,197 |
| 2009 | 40 | #2,969 |
| 2008 | 44 | #2,764 |
| 2007 | 53 | #2,423 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2,157 |
| 2005 | 58 | #2,120 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,034 |
| 2003 | 55 | #2,064 |
| 2002 | 75 | #1,613 |
| 2001 | 70 | #1,664 |
| 2000 | 61 | #1,788 |
| 1995 | 56 | #1,634 |
| 1990 | 57 | #1,506 |
| 1985 | 49 | #1,397 |
| 1980 | 59 | #1,192 |
| 1975 | 58 | #1,106 |
| 1970 | 41 | #1,306 |
| 1965 | 38 | #1,248 |
| 1960 | 30 | #1,469 |
| 1955 | 35 | #1,283 |
| 1950 | 30 | #1,327 |
| 1945 | 16 | #1,727 |
| 1940 | 15 | #1,844 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,622 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,365 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Homero in 2025?
Homero ranked #5,694 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Homero?
3,763 babies have been named Homero in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Homero most popular?
Homero peaked in 1994, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Homero a boy or girl name?
Homero is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Homero rising or falling?
Homero is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.