How Many People Are Named Elmer?
131,169
people in the United States are named Elmer
1 in 2,553 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#574
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0392%
Of US population
Peak Year
1918
4,416 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
EL-mər
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which was derived from the Old English name ÆÐELMÆR. In the United States it is sometimes given in honour of brothers Jonathan (1745-1817) and Ebenezer Elmer (1752-1843), who were active in early American politics.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 93.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Pennsylvania
9,657
Illinois
6,995
Ohio
6,276
Texas
5,623
Kentucky
5,190
Missouri
4,838
California
4,574
Michigan
4,096
New York
3,861
Wisconsin
3,778
💡 Fun Facts About "Elmer"
- 178 babies were named Elmer in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1918
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Pennsylvania
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