Total births
399
Boys' name · since 1911
Gomer
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 399 babies named Gomer, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 399
- total births
- 1911–1968
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
399 boys have been named Gomer since 1911, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Gomer has 399 recorded births among boys since 1911, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1910s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1968.
- 399 total births
- 1911–1968 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
399 boys have been named Gomer since 1911, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1968.
- 399
- total births
- 1911–1968
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Gomer was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
21 babies were named Gomer in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Gomer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gomer's SSA record in two at 1930 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1911, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gomer at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Gomer popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1968
- Peak year (1919)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Gomer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Gomer's strongest decade.
121 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Gomer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
121 births
- 1920s
1920s
120 births
- 1930s
1930s
95 births
- 1940s 39
1940s
39 births
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 121 births (30% of all-time use).
Gomer by state
Where Gomer concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 13 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Gomer's total US births 3.3%
Even split
13 of 399 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gomer? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 399 babies named Gomer. The most recent recorded year was 1968. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 21 births.
When was Gomer most popular? ▼
Gomer was most popular in the 1910s decade with 121 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Gomer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gomer are Pennsylvania (13 births), Oklahoma (6 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Gomer been used? ▼
Gomer has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 58 years of data through 1968.
What names are similar to Gomer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gomez. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gomer's data
- Gomer's decade-level peak was the 1910s (121 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Gomers (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1911–1968 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gomer: Baby Name Since 1911 - 399 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gomer. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gomer draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.