Hommy
A diminutive variant of the Arabic name Homam meaning "bravery" or "courage".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Hommy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hommy today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hommy births was 1979 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hommy. 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 Hommy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1979
6 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1979 SSA rank
#5,633
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Hommy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hommy 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 Hommy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hommy
The name Hommy has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian word "hum," which means "wise" or "knowledgeable." This name was likely given to individuals who were respected for their wisdom and intellectual prowess.
In the early days of Sumerian culture, the name Hommy was often associated with scholars, philosophers, and those who possessed a deep understanding of the natural world. It was believed that those who bore this name were blessed with a keen intellect and an insatiable thirst for knowledge.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hommy can be found in the Sumerian cuneiform tablets, which date back to around 2500 BC. These ancient tablets document the existence of a renowned scholar named Hommy, who was revered for his contributions to the field of astronomy and mathematics.
As time passed, the name Hommy spread to other ancient civilizations in the Middle East, such as the Babylonians and the Assyrians. In these cultures, the name was often bestowed upon individuals who excelled in various fields of study, including philosophy, literature, and the arts.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Hommy. One of the most famous was Hommy ibn al-Haytham (965-1040 AD), an Arab mathematician, astronomer, and physicist who made significant contributions to the fields of optics and the scientific method.
Another prominent individual named Hommy was Hommy al-Farabi (872-950 AD), a renowned philosopher and polymath who influenced the development of Islamic and Western philosophical thought. He was widely regarded as the "Second Teacher" after Aristotle, and his works covered a wide range of topics, including logic, metaphysics, and political philosophy.
In the 11th century, Hommy al-Ghazali (1058-1111 AD) was a highly influential Persian philosopher, theologian, and mystic. His works, such as "The Incoherence of the Philosophers" and "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," had a profound impact on Islamic thought and philosophy.
During the Renaissance period, Hommy Machiavelli (1469-1527) was an Italian Renaissance historian, philosopher, humanist, and writer. He is best known for his political treatise "The Prince," which has been widely studied and debated for its commentary on statecraft and power dynamics.
In more recent times, Hommy Bhabha (1909-1966) was an Indian nuclear physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum theory and played a crucial role in the development of India's nuclear program.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Hommy throughout history. While the name may have evolved and taken on different cultural meanings over time, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, where it was associated with wisdom, knowledge, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Hommy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hommy 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
Hommy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hommy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hommy 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 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Hommy a common name?
We classify Hommy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hommy most popular?
The single biggest year for Hommy was 1979, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hommy is about 44 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 Hommy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hommy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hommy 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 Hommy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hommy 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 Hommy 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 common is the name Hommy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.