Holmes

Boy name

Holmes has been given to 610 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1915.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

610

Peak year

1915 (24 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Holmes.

612 babies since 1880

613 babies since 1912

614 babies since 1912

606 babies since 1884

606 babies since 1904

605 babies since 1913

616 babies since 1881

617 babies since 1882

How popular is the name Holmes?

Holmes has been given to 610 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Holmes peak?

Holmes peaked in 1915, when 24 babies were given the name.

Is Holmes a girl or boy name?

Holmes is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Holmes are boys).

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