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Elmer
OriginEnglish
Meaning"noble and renowned"
GenderBoy
About Elmer
The name Elmer peaked for boys at #32 in 1893. The name is most popular in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Elmer is occasionally used for girls in 1980.
2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Elmer ranked #1223 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #32 in 1893.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,130 | 169 | 88 |
| 2015 | #1,206 | 153 | 79.8 |
| 2016 | #1,145 | 168 | 88.5 |
| 2017 | #1,217 | 151 | 81.6 |
| 2018 | #1,266 | 145 | 79.8 |
| 2019 | #1,120 | 175 | 97.5 |
| 2020 | #1,310 | 138 | 80 |
| 2021 | #1,209 | 160 | 91.5 |
| 2022 | #1,192 | 168 | 96.2 |
| 2023 | #1,351 | 140 | 81.8 |
| 2024 | #1,166 | 178 | 103.3 |
| 2025 | #1,223 | 165 | 96.6 |
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