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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 94.4 years old
📈 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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