Gender: Male
Homer Baker was an American, middle-distance track and field athlete. He became US national half-mile champion in 1913 and 1914. He toured Europe during 1914 and won the British 880-yard crown from the famed Albert Hill. Baker had poor eyesight and withdrew from running for 18 months after a 1917 accident in the New York City Subway. He did the 880 yards (half-mile) in 1,56,4 and 660 yards in 1,20,4. In 1923, he was appointed physical director in the Panama Canal Zone.Baker was a cousin of silent film star Clara Bow.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 10, 2024
On the name Homer Baker, Homer means Promise, Security, Pledge, Hostage. Baker means Baker, Occupational Name Transferred to Surname and to a First Name, Pastry Maker.
The name Homer Baker is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Homer is commonly found in United States of America, France, Peru, and 69 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Homer is recorded 2,192 times globally, ranking it as the 19,113th most common name worldwide.
Homer is most prevalent in United States of America, with 808 occurrences, making it the 3,467th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Homer is found among 1 in every 2239 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #3,467 | 1 : 2,239 |
| France | #7,177 | 1 : 8,359 |
| Peru | #3,998 | 1 : 7,071 |
| Saudi Arabia | #16,207 | 1 : 21,746 |
| Colombia | #9,110 | 1 : 12,166 |
| Italy | #10,743 | 1 : 12,191 |
| Mexico | #7,699 | 1 : 10,474 |
| Philippines | #1,512 | 1 : 3,281 |
| United Kingdom | #10,845 | 1 : 12,182 |
| Spain | #9,898 | 1 : 14,936 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Homer from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Homer Baker was an American, middle-distance track and field athlete. He became US national half-mile champion in 1913 and 1914. He toured Europe during 1914 and won the British 880-yard crown from the famed Albert Hill. Baker had poor eyesight and withdrew from running for 18 months after a 1917 accident in the New York City Subway. He did the 880 yards (half-mile) in 1,56,4 and 660 yards in 1,20,4. In 1923, he was appointed physical director in the Panama Canal Zone.Baker was a cousin of silent film star Clara Bow.
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