Boy nameCurrently #11,404 in the USSteady
Holmes
//ˈhoʊmz//
1 syllablePeak year: 19156 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Holmes's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Holmes's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Holmes |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 24 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 20 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 23 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Holmes through the decades
- Holmes peaked in 1915, when 24 babies were named Holmes in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1956–2024), use of Holmes has fallen 33% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Holmes currently ranks #11,404 in the US and is holding steady.