Boy · #3,338 in 2026

Hommer

Name: Popularity of the name Hommer in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hommer, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,338

Peak Rank

#2,385 (1942)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1918

First Year

1945

Last Year

1942

Peak Year

#2385

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hommer

Hommer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1942, when 10 Hommers were born — ranking #2,385 that year. As of 2026, Hommer ranks #3,338 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 78 Hommers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hommer

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

Hammer
Homer
Hummer
Hamer
Heimer
Hammar
Hemmer
Hamr
Hymer
Hamor
Hamre
Haymer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hommer

What does the name Hommer mean?

Hommer is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hommer in 2026?

In 2026, Hommer ranks #3,338 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hommer most popular?

Hommer reached its peak popularity in 1942, ranking #2,385 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Hommer a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hommer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hommer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hommer include Sie, Maryland, Ada. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hommer

Hommer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 78 births in the dataset. Hommer's peak popularity came in 1942 when it ranked #2,385. Use the chart and map above to compare Hommer'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.