Elmer
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Noble; Famous
Background: The name Elmer originates from the Old English name 'Aethelmaer,' which is composed of the elements 'aethel,' meaning 'noble,' and 'maer,' meaning 'famous.' This name was later adopted into German, where it retained similar meanings and forms.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#257
Total births
131,169
Most popular decade
1910s
(86,871 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-36 ranks)
Years in Top 100
53
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
98.7% male
1.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 373
- First year rank
- #41
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 4,373
- Peak rank
- #44
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 178
- Recent rank
- #1,166
Female
- First year
- 1885
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #745
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 67
- Peak rank
- #896
- Most recent year
- 1980
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #10,393
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).