Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Holmes

Holmes is the given name of:Holmes Alexander (1906–1985), American historian, journalist, syndicated columnist and politician Holmes Beckwith (1884–1921), American political scientist and professor who killed his dean and then himself Holmes Braddock (1925–2025), American politician Holmes Colbert, Native American leader of the Chickasaw Nation and writer of the Chickasaw Nation's constitution in…

Current Rank
#10,889
Peak Rank
#1,372 (1915)
Total Babies
610
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1880
First Year
2024
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#1372
Peak Rank
610
Total Count
55
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Holmes

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Holmes is the given name of:Holmes Alexander (1906–1985), American historian, journalist, syndicated columnist and politician Holmes Beckwith (1884–1921), American political scientist and professor who killed his dean and then himself Holmes Braddock (1925–2025), American politician Holmes Colbert, Native American leader of the Chickasaw Nation and writer of the Chickasaw Nation's constitution in…

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The Story of Holmes

Holmes first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 24 Holmess were born — ranking #1,372 that year. As of 2026, Holmes ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 610 Holmess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Holmes

Phonetically similar names — useful when Holmes is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Homes
  • Hymns
  • Hams
  • Hums
  • Hones
  • Hems
  • Hyms
  • Hymes
  • Hims
  • Homs
  • Hames
  • Himes

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Holmes

What does the name Holmes mean?
Holmes is the given name of:Holmes Alexander (1906–1985), American historian, journalist, syndicated columnist and politician Holmes Beckwith (1884–1921), American political scientist and professor who killed his dean and then himself Holmes Braddock (1925–2025), American politician Holmes Colbert, Native American leader of the Chickasaw Nation and writer of the Chickasaw Nation's constitution in…
How popular is Holmes in 2026?
In 2026, Holmes ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Holmes most popular?
Holmes reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,372 that year with 24 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Holmes most popular?
Holmes has historically been most popular in Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Holmes.
Is Holmes a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Holmes is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Holmes?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Holmes include Lindon, Tyriek, Djimon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Holmes

Holmes is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 610 births in the dataset. Holmes's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,372. Use the chart and map above to compare Holmes's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.