Elmo
boy nameElmo entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #247 in 1909, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#247
peak (1909)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #518 |
| 1890s | #456 |
| 1900s | #335 |
| 1910s | #278 |
| 1920s | #349 |
| 1930s | #478 |
| 1940s | #636 |
| 1950s | #885 |
| 1960s | #1288 |
| 1970s | #2225 |
| 1980s | #3640 |
| 1990s | #6108 |
| 2000s | #9049 |
| 2010s | #12136 |
| 2020s | #11519 |
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Elmo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elmo alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elmo in 2025?
- Elmo is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Elmo most popular?
- Elmo peaked in 1909, reaching #247 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elmo with classmates?
- Elmo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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