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Holmes

Holmes is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Holmes?

Recorded births named Holmes by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	610 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Holmes's popularity over time

Babies named Holmes per year — United States (1880–2024). United States peaked in 1915 (24/yr).

When was Holmes popular?

Holmes reached its peak in 1915, when it was the #2766 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1910s name.

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