Holmes Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from an Old Norse personal name, Holmes means 'son of Holmfrithr' and is associated with the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.
Meaning of the Name Holmes
Holmes is an English surname derived from an Old Norse personal name. It means 'son of Holmfrithr', with 'holm' meaning 'island' and 'frithr' meaning 'peace'. The name is most famously associated with the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is a name that conveys intelligence, deductive reasoning, and sharp observation skills.
Popularity of the Name Holmes
The popularity for the name Holmes peaked in popularity in the year 1915 with 24 births, which ranked number 2,846 out of 8,412 unique names for that year. Holmes had the most male births in 1915 with 24, which ranked number 1,372 out of 4,390 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Holmes
Popularity of Holmes by State
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