—2024 rank
1918peak year
127,269babies named Elmer since 1880
▲ +2%5-year trend
Elmer popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Elmer mean?
From Old English Aedelmaer, combining aedel, 'noble', and maer, 'famous'. Revived in 19th-century America, especially in rural communities.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylevintage, classic
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