How Many People Are Named Elmo?

10,338

people in the United States are named Elmo

1 in 32,404 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2703

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0031%

Of US population

Peak Year

1920

409 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, German, Italian
Pronunciation: EL-mo
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element helm meaning "helmet, protection". It is also a derivative of ERASMUS, via the old Italian diminutive Ermo. Saint Elmo, also known as Saint Erasmus, was a 4th-century martyr who is the patron of sailors. Saint Elmo's fire is said to be a sign of his protection.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
2.4%
Male
97.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 94.4 years old

Young (<30) 85
0.8%
Adult (30–60) 569
5.5%
Senior (>60) 9,684
93.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2023

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 1,169
Louisiana 803
Kentucky 462
Virginia 409
Oklahoma 355
Arkansas 331
North Carolina 320
Mississippi 297
Missouri 290
California 244

💡 Fun Facts About "Elmo"

  • 0 babies were named Elmo in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1920
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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