Holmer
Obscure name with no clear meaning attributable to it.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Holmer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Holmer today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Holmer births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Holmer. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Holmer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,452
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Holmer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Holmer by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Holmer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Holmer
The given name Holmer has its origins in Old Norse, tracing back to the Viking era of the 8th to 11th centuries. It is derived from the Old Norse words "holmr" meaning a small island or river holme, and "herr" signifying an army or warrior. As such, the name Holmer can be interpreted as "army of the holme" or "warrior of the holme."
This name was prevalent among the Norse peoples who inhabited the Scandinavian regions, including modern-day Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It gained popularity during the era of Viking exploration and settlement, as these seafaring warriors ventured far and wide, establishing communities across Europe and beyond.
While there are no definitive records of the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that Holmer was a name bestowed upon individuals who exhibited bravery and strength, reflecting the warrior culture of the Vikings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Holmer dates back to the 12th century, with the mention of a Danish chieftain named Holmer Eriksson, who led a band of warriors in the defense of his territory against invading forces.
Throughout history, the name Holmer has been carried by several notable individuals, including:
1. Holmer Vanheden (1723-1802), a Swedish military officer and engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of fortifications during the Great Northern War.
2. Holmer Bjarnarson (1855-1923), an Icelandic poet and writer, renowned for his lyrical compositions and contributions to the country's literary heritage.
3. Holmer Fjeldsted (1878-1947), a Norwegian businessman and philanthropist, who founded the Fjeldsted Foundation to support educational initiatives in his home country.
4. Holmer Aamodt (1912-1988), a Norwegian cross-country skier who won multiple Olympic medals and is considered a legend in his sport.
5. Holmer Eriksen (1926-2002), a Danish architect and urban planner, whose innovative designs left a lasting impact on the cityscape of Copenhagen and other Danish cities.
These individuals, spanning various time periods and professions, exemplify the rich history and diverse bearers of the name Holmer, which has endured through the centuries as a testament to its Norse roots and the legacy of the Viking warriors who once carried it with pride.
People
Holmer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Holmer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Holmer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Holmer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Holmer going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Holmer a common name?
We classify Holmer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Holmer most popular?
The single biggest year for Holmer was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Holmer is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Holmer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Holmer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Holmer in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Holmer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Holmer in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Holmer can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Holmer?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Holmer at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.