Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Ohm since 2001
Babies named Ohm per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Ohm is a modern, ultra-rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2001. It peaked in 2003 with a handful of births, but has never reached the top 1000. Since 2022, its usage has been rising slightly, likely reflecting a broader trend toward science-inspired and minimalist names. Its meaning is debated: some link it to the electrical unit (and by extension to physicist Georg Ohm), while others see it as a phonetic nod to the meditative 'Om'. With no recorded top states, Ohm remains a niche choice, appealing to parents seeking an unusual, short, and technologically resonant name.
Ohm first appeared as a given name in the United States in 2001. It likely derives from the scientific term 'ohm', the SI unit of electrical resistance, itself named after German physicist Georg Ohm. Alternatively, it may be a respelling of the sacred syllable 'Om' from Hinduism, though this connection is speculative. The name remains rare and unconventional.
Sibling names for Ohm
Names that share Ohm's style, for a brother or sister.
