Homer
Pronunciation: [ h-OHM-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Homer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 21 babies have been named Homer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Homer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,927 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,927
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Homer is also used as a boy name, ranked #4124.
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About the Name Homer
Homer is a girl name .
Is Homer a boy or girl name? Homer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,927 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,124. Homer is more commonly used as a boy name.
Homer is currently ranked #70,927 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Homer include Hom, Hoy, Hoie, and Homkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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