Find out how popular the first name Ohm has been for the last 20 years (from 2001 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ohm by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Ohm is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ohm.

The history of the first name Ohm

The given name Ohm has its origins in the German language. It is derived from the word "Ohm," which is a unit of electrical resistance named after the German physicist Georg Simon Ohm. The name itself is not a traditional given name but rather a modern name inspired by the scientific term.

Georg Simon Ohm was born in 1789 in Erlangen, Bavaria, and is best known for his groundbreaking work in the field of electricity. In 1827, he published his famous work, "The Galvanic Circuit Investigated Mathematically," which laid the foundation for the mathematical theory of electric circuits and introduced the concept of electrical resistance.

The term "ohm" was introduced in his honor to represent the unit of electrical resistance in the International System of Units (SI). It was officially adopted at the International Electrical Congress held in Chicago in 1893, recognizing Ohm's significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering.

While the name Ohm is not a traditional given name, it has been used as a first name, particularly in modern times, as a tribute to the renowned physicist and his scientific achievements. Some notable individuals who have borne the first name Ohm include:

1. Ohm Phanphiriya, a Thai film director and screenwriter born in 1976.
2. Ohm Kruanai, a Thai actor and model born in 1988.
3. Ohm Shanti Shanti, an American singer and songwriter born in 1983.
4. Ohm Youngmisuk, an American sportswriter and journalist born in the 1970s.
5. Ohm Colosyo, a Filipino mixed martial artist and actor born in 1983.

These individuals, although not directly related to Georg Simon Ohm, have adopted the name as a unique and memorable identifier, perhaps inspired by the scientific significance and historical legacy of the term.

It is worth noting that while the name Ohm has gained some popularity in recent years, its usage as a given name remains relatively uncommon, likely due to its unusual origins and association with a scientific unit rather than a traditional name.

Data source

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