Elmer
boy name#1222 in 2025Elmer entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #32 in 1893, ranks #1222 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1222
rank today
#32
peak (1893)
165
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #38 |
| 1890s | #36 |
| 1900s | #41 |
| 1910s | #46 |
| 1920s | #58 |
| 1930s | #108 |
| 1940s | #173 |
| 1950s | #274 |
| 1960s | #405 |
| 1970s | #564 |
| 1980s | #717 |
| 1990s | #731 |
| 2000s | #835 |
| 2010s | #1150 |
| 2020s | #1238 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elmer has been most popular in PA, TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 27,000 people named Elmer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elmer alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 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 ranks #1222 among US boy names in 2025, with 165 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elmer most popular?
- Elmer peaked in 1893, reaching #32 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elmer with classmates?
- Elmer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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