Elmer
Male name · ↓ Falling
91,990
Total Births
1918
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Elmer
Elmer is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 91,990 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 9,847 births |
| 1890s | 12,884 births |
| 1900s | 13,649 births |
| 1910s | 18,923 births |
| 1920s | 16,872 births |
| 1930s | 7,944 births |
| 1940s | 4,532 births |
| 1950s | 2,796 births |
| 1960s | 1,519 births |
| 1970s | 845 births |
| 1980s | 602 births |
| 1990s | 791 births |
| 2000s | 786 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elmer?
Elmer has been given to 91,990 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1918 with 2,241 births that year.
Is Elmer a boy or girl name?
Elmer is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Elmer most popular?
Elmer was most popular in 1918, when 2,241 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Elmer?
Elmer first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).