Elmer Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Elmer means 'noble' and 'famous'.
Meaning of the Name Elmer
Elmer is of English origin and is derived from the Old English name 'Æðelmǣr', which means 'noble' and 'famous'. It was quite popular in the Middle Ages and gained further popularity in the 19th century, especially in the United States. Elmer is a strong and timeless name that signifies nobility and recognition.
Popularity of the Name Elmer
The popularity for the name Elmer peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 4,373 births, which ranked number 102 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Elmer had the most female births in 1928 with 67, which ranked number 896 out of 5,438 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1918 with 4,373, which ranked number 44 out of 4,813 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Elmer has increased sharply over the last ten years from 142 births to 167 births, an increase of 17.61%. Among males, Elmer has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 142 births to 167 births, an increase of 17.61%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elmer
- 20 Year Trend of Elmer: -26.11%
- 10 Year Trend of Elmer: 17.61%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Elmer: 17.61%
Popularity of Elmer by State
For males, Elmer was most popular in Northeastern states with 35 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 21 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Elmer. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 20 | 1052 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 6 | 1209 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 8 | 483 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 5 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 7 | 645 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 5 | 862 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 17 | 545 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 6 | 909 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 21 | 1055 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 7 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 6 | 674 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Elmer
- Total Births of Elmer: 170 (1.63%)
- Male Births of Elmer: 170 (1.63%)
Given the upward trend of Elmer over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.63% increase in total births, for a total of 170 births in 2024. Male births for Elmer have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 170 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.63%.