Zelmer
boy nameZelmer entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2967 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#2967
peak (1920)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4174 |
| 1920s | #3847 |
| 1930s | #3627 |
| 1940s | #3173 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Zelmer are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Zelmer 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 Zelmer in 2025?
- Zelmer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Zelmer most popular?
- Zelmer peaked in 1920, reaching #2967 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zelmer with classmates?
- Zelmer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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