Declining since 1995, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Homero since 1917
Babies named Homero per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 71 |
| 1930s | 149 |
| 1940s | 217 |
| 1950s | 299 |
| 1960s | 368 |
| 1970s | 509 |
| 1980s | 511 |
| 1990s | 593 |
| 2000s | 575 |
| 2010s | 331 |
| 2020s | 135 |
Meaning & origin
Homero is a rare Spanish and Portuguese form of the Greek name Homer, meaning 'hostage' or 'pledge'. In the United States, it has never been widespread, with first recorded use in 1917. Its peak year came in 1994, after which it entered a decline; since 1995, its trajectory has been falling. In 2025, the name ranked 5,608, with only 1 in 106,755 boys receiving it. The name is most common in Texas, reflecting its Hispanic heritage.
Homero is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Homer, derived from the Greek name Homēros, meaning 'hostage' or 'pledge'. The name is famously borne by the ancient Greek poet Homer, author of the Iliad and the Odyssey. It has been used in the Spanish-speaking world for centuries, though it remains relatively rare in the United States.
Where Homero is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Homero
Names that share Homero's style, for a brother or sister.
