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Elmer

Elmer is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#1,162

How popular is Elmer?

Elmer has been given to 130,489 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. It has held a steady level of use since.

About 1 in 12,313 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

02,2084,416188019502020
Babies named Elmer per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
130,489 Babies named since 1880
1920s Peak decade
Steady Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Elmer

Is Elmer a boy's or a girl's name?

Elmer is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Elmer?

Elmer has been given to 130,489 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. It has held a steady level of use since.