Elmore
boy nameElmore entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #400 in 1896, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#400
peak (1896)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #575 |
| 1890s | #527 |
| 1900s | #525 |
| 1910s | #562 |
| 1920s | #715 |
| 1930s | #848 |
| 1940s | #967 |
| 1950s | #1222 |
| 1960s | #2078 |
| 1970s | #2908 |
| 1980s | #5431 |
| 1990s | #7902 |
| 2000s | #10696 |
| 2020s | #12146 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Elmore are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elmore 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 Elmore in 2025?
- Elmore is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Elmore most popular?
- Elmore peaked in 1896, reaching #400 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elmore with classmates?
- Elmore will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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