Omere
A gender-neutral name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Arabic.
Name Census estimates that about 229 living Americans carry the first name Omere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Omere today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omere births was 2015 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omere. 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.
People living today
229
~ 1 in 1,496,744 Americans
Peak year
2015
32 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,763
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Omere: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Omere from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 151 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Omere remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omere 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 Omere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Omeres live
Origin
Meaning and history of Omere
The given name Omere has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from the word "homeros," which translates to "hostage" or "pledge." This name first emerged during the Classical period of ancient Greek civilization, which spanned from the 5th to 4th centuries BC.
Omere is believed to have been derived from the name Homeros, which was borne by the legendary Greek epic poet Homer, widely regarded as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey. These two seminal works of ancient Greek literature have had a profound impact on Western literature and culture.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Omere can be traced back to ancient Greek texts and inscriptions. One notable example is the Greek historian Plutarch, who lived from around 46 AD to 120 AD, and mentioned an individual named Omere in his writings.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Omere. One such individual was Omere Crispi (1562-1629), an Italian painter and architect who was active during the late Renaissance period. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Omere Bonfigli (1470-1537), an Italian Renaissance painter known for his religious works, including the altarpiece in the Basilica of San Pietro in Perugia.
In the realm of literature, Omere Bonardi (1800-1869) was an Italian poet and translator who gained recognition for his translations of works by Homer and Virgil into Italian.
Moving forward in time, Omere Redi (1858-1934) was an Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the country's unification process.
Lastly, Omere Tedone (1870-1918) was an Italian sculptor and medalist known for his works in bronze and marble, many of which can be found in various museums and public spaces across Italy.
While the name Omere may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connections to the ancient Greek world and the Renaissance period in Italy make it a name with a fascinating backstory and cultural significance.
People
Omere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omere 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
Omere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 229 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omere 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 1,496,744 US residents.
Is Omere a common name?
We classify Omere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 231 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omere most popular?
The single biggest year for Omere was 2015, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omere is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Omere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omere 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.
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.