Elmer: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A noble and famous child of great renown.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1323
- Peak
- #32 in 1893
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Elmer Means
Elmer is a boy name of English origin. A noble and famous child of great renown.
How Popular Elmer Is
Elmer currently ranks #1323 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #32 in 1893. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Elmer
- Elmer reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #32 in 1893.
- Once a top name, Elmer has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Elmer has been a top 100 name across 171+ years of American history.
- Elmer is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Elmer
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Elmer
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Questions About Elmer
What does Elmer mean?
Elmer is a boy name of English origin. A noble and famous child of great renown.
How popular is Elmer?
Elmer currently ranks #1323 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #32 in 1893. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Elmer come from?
Elmer comes from English roots. Elmer reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #32 in 1893.
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