Elmer
girl nameElmer entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #745 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#745
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #946 |
| 1890s | #1079 |
| 1900s | #1046 |
| 1910s | #1024 |
| 1920s | #1040 |
| 1930s | #1328 |
| 1940s | #2369 |
| 1950s | #4063 |
| 1960s | #6037 |
| 1970s | #9067 |
| 1980s | #10392 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Elmer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elmer alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elmer in 2025?
- Elmer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Elmer most popular?
- Elmer peaked in 1885, reaching #745 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Elmer with classmates?
- Elmer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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