Omero
A masculine given name of Greek origin meaning "hostage".
Name Census estimates that about 456 living Americans carry the first name Omero. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Omero today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omero births was 1990 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omero. 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
456
~ 1 in 751,654 Americans
Peak year
1990
19 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2022 SSA rank
#8,798
Tracked since 1958
Census
Omero in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 813 people with the first name Omero, which placed it at #14,487 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#14,487
National first-name rank
People counted
813
813 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
95.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Omero
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Omero is Hispanic at 95.3%. The next largest groups are White (3.4%) and Black (0.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Omero described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Omero at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.3% · 775
- White3.4% · 28
- Black or African American0.4% · 3
- Two or more races0.4% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 2
Popularity
Omero: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Omero from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 146 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omero 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 Omero during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Omeros live
Origin
Meaning and history of Omero
The name Omero is derived from the Greek name Homeros, which is believed to be the earliest recorded form of the name. It originated in ancient Greece, likely during the 8th century BC, and is most famously associated with the legendary ancient Greek poet Homer, regarded as the author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.
The name Homeros is thought to be derived from the Greek word "homeros," meaning "hostage" or "pledge." Some scholars suggest it could also be related to the Greek word "homaros," meaning "meeting" or "assembly." The name may have been given to Homer to signify his role as a unifying figure, bringing together different Greek cultures through his epic tales.
Homer, believed to have lived around the 8th century BC, is considered one of the most influential figures in Western literature. His works, the Iliad and the Odyssey, have been celebrated for their narrative brilliance, vivid imagery, and profound insights into human nature. They have inspired countless writers, poets, and artists throughout the ages.
Beyond Homer, the name Omero has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. One such person is Omero Tognon, an Italian painter and sculptor who lived from 1902 to 1990. Tognon was known for his modernist works, which often depicted scenes from rural life and the Italian countryside.
Another notable bearer of the name is Omero Antonutti, an Italian actor born in 1935. Antonutti has appeared in numerous films, including works by renowned directors such as Federico Fellini and Luchino Visconti. He is recognized for his versatility and ability to portray complex characters with depth and nuance.
In the field of music, Omero Vittori was an Italian composer and conductor who lived from 1926 to 2008. Vittori made significant contributions to contemporary classical music, and his works were performed by leading orchestras and ensembles around the world.
Omero Catan, born in 1976, is a notable Honduran writer and poet. His works often explore themes of identity, culture, and the human experience, and he has received critical acclaim for his poetic prowess and unique literary voice.
Finally, Omero Tonso was an Italian architect and urban planner who lived from 1899 to 1985. Tonso played a significant role in the reconstruction and urban development of several Italian cities following World War II, and his work left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of his homeland.
People
Omero + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omero 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
Omero: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omero?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 456 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omero 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 751,654 US residents.
Is Omero a common name?
We classify Omero as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 474 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omero most popular?
The single biggest year for Omero was 1990, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omero is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Omero in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 813 people with the name Omero, or 0.27 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #14,487 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Omero in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Omero?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Omero appears almost entirely male. Of the 809 people counted with this name, 99.9% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Omero?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Omero is Hispanic at 95.3%. The next largest groups are White (3.4%) and Black (0.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Omero most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Omero in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (775 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Omero in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Omero a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omero 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 Omero still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Omero 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 Omero 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.
How many Americans are named Omero?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.