Ohmer
A masculine name of uncertain, potentially invented meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Ohmer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ohmer today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ohmer births was 1931 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ohmer. 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
- • The typical person named Ohmer is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ohmers were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ohmer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1931
8 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1931 SSA rank
#3,024
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Ohmer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ohmer from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 8 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ohmer 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 Ohmer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ohmer
The name Ohmer has its origins in the Germanic language family, with roots stretching back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "Ahumar," which means "courageous warrior" or "brave fighter." This name likely emerged during the era of the Frankish tribes, who dominated much of present-day Germany and France between the 6th and 9th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ohmer can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the Kingdom of Saxony. Here, an individual named Ohmer von Wittenberg is mentioned as a landowner and nobleman in the year 1187. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence among the aristocracy of the region.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Ohmer der Starke (Ohmer the Strong) was renowned for his prowess as a knight and military strategist. He served under the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and played a crucial role in defending the imperial borders against invading forces. Ohmer der Starke's exploits were chronicled in several contemporary accounts, further solidifying the name's association with bravery and martial valor.
During the Renaissance period, the name Ohmer appeared in the works of renowned German writers and poets. One such example is the epic poem "Die Ohmeriade," composed by Johannes von Sachsen in the late 15th century. This literary work celebrated the heroic deeds of a fictional character named Ohmer, likely drawing inspiration from the name's historical connotations.
In the 18th century, a prominent scientist and inventor named Ohmer von Leibniz made significant contributions to the field of mechanics and engineering. Born in 1701 in Hanover, he is credited with developing several groundbreaking machines and devices that revolutionized various industries of the time.
Another noteworthy individual bearing the name Ohmer was Johann Ohmer, a revered theologian and scholar who lived in the early 19th century. His extensive writings on religious philosophy and ethics earned him widespread acclaim among academic circles across Europe.
While the name Ohmer has become less common in modern times, it still carries a rich historical legacy, rooted in the Germanic cultural traditions of valor, strength, and intellectual pursuit.
People
Ohmer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ohmer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ohmer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ohmer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ohmer 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Ohmer a common name?
We classify Ohmer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ohmer most popular?
The single biggest year for Ohmer was 1931, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ohmer is about 84 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 Ohmer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ohmer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ohmer 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 Ohmer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ohmer 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 Ohmer 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 people have Ohmer as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Ohmer on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.