Holmes
Pronunciation: [ h-OHMZ ]
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Holmes first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 100 babies have been named Holmes in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Holmes is past its peak , currently ranked #19,710 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,710
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Holmes
Holmes is a boy name .
Holmes is currently ranked #19,710 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Holmes include Hol, Holm, Holmy, Holmie, Hoy, Hoie, and Holkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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