Omie
A diminutive feminine name derived from the Greek name "Thomais".
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the first name Omie. It is a predominantly female name (99.1% of registrations). The average person named Omie today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omie births was 1920 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omie. 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 Omie is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Omies were born before 1961.
People living today
135
~ 1 in 2,538,921 Americans
Peak year
1920
40 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1922 SSA rank
#4,786
Tracked since 1880
Census
Omie in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 264 people with the first name Omie, which placed it at #32,084 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
#32,084
National first-name rank
People counted
264
264 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
57.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Omie
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Omie is White at 57.6%. The next largest groups are Black (29.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%). 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 Omie 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 Omie at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White57.6% · 152
- Black or African American29.5% · 78
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.5% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 11
- Two or more races2.3% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 5
Gender
Gender distribution for Omie
Out of the 1,167 babies given the name Omie since 1880, 99.1% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Omie as a male name
- Ranked #4,786 in 1922
- 5 male births in 1922
- Peak: 1916 (5 births)
Omie as a female name
- Ranked #16,982 in 2023
- 5 female births in 2023
- Peak: 1920 (40 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Omie leans strongly female. 222 people counted with this name were female (84.7%), compared with 40 male bearers (15.3%).
Popularity
Omie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Omie from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 269 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omie 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 Omie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Omies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Omie, while Texas, Mississippi, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 42 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Omie
The name Omie originates from the Greek language, and its roots can be traced back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "ommos," meaning "eye." This etymology suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person's striking or captivating eyes.
One of the earliest known references to the name Omie can be found in Greek mythology. According to legend, Omie was the name of a beautiful nymph who was the companion of the goddess Artemis. The nymph Omie was revered for her grace, beauty, and sharp eyesight, which she used to assist Artemis in her hunting expeditions.
The first recorded instance of the name Omie being used as a personal name dates back to the 5th century BCE. Omie of Crete was a renowned Greek philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of geometry. She is credited with developing the concept of the "golden ratio," a mathematical principle that has been widely used in art, architecture, and design throughout history.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was a notable figure named Omie of Samos, who was a skilled sculptor and artist. Her works were highly regarded for their attention to detail and lifelike representations of the human form. Unfortunately, none of her original sculptures have survived to the present day, but her legacy as a pioneering female artist has endured.
During the Byzantine era, Omie was the name of a influential abbess who lived in the 9th century CE. She was known for her wisdom, piety, and dedication to the monastic life. Her teachings and writings on spiritual matters were widely read and respected throughout the Byzantine Empire.
In more recent history, Omie Wise was an American artist and illustrator who lived from 1889 to 1965. She was renowned for her vibrant and whimsical depictions of children and nature scenes. Her illustrations graced the pages of numerous books and magazines during the early 20th century.
While the name Omie may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and fascinating origins continue to captivate those who appreciate the significance and beauty of names from different cultures and eras.
People
Omie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omie 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
Omie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 135 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omie 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 2,538,921 US residents.
Is Omie a common name?
We classify Omie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,167 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omie most popular?
The single biggest year for Omie was 1920, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omie is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Omie in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 264 people with the name Omie, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,084 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 Omie 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 Omie?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Omie leans strongly female. 222 people counted with this name were female (84.7%), compared with 40 male bearers (15.3%). 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 Omie?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Omie is White at 57.6%. The next largest groups are Black (29.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%). 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 Omie most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Omie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.6% (152 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 Omie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Omie a female name?
Yes, 99.1% of people registered as Omie in the SSA data are female. 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 Omie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Omie 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 Omie 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 people have Omie as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.