boy's name
Gomer
GOH-mer (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 399
Gomer is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1968 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1919, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1911.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gomer Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 121 |
| 1920s | 120 |
| 1930s | 95 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 11 |
How Popular Is Gomer?
In 1968, Gomer was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gomer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gomer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gomer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gomer
- English GOH-mer
Sibling Names for Gomer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gomer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gomer
How popular is the name Gomer?
In 1968, Gomer was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gomer a girl's or a boy's name?
Gomer is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gomer?
Gomer has 2 syllables.
When was Gomer most popular?
Gomer peaked in 1919, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.