Elmer
Peaked at #32 nationally in 1893, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Elmer has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Elmer — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#757
in 1885
Last ranked
#10848
in 1980
Years tracked
80
1885–1980
Trend
Falling
Elmer was already at its most popular for girls in 1885 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #757), with 9 babies given the name that year.
Elmer hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1980, when it stood at #10848.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | #10,848 | 5 |
| 1975 | #9,488 | 5 |
| 1967 | #6,247 | 6 |
| 1966 | #6,864 | 5 |
| 1964 | #6,223 | 6 |
| 1963 | #6,891 | 5 |
| 1962 | #6,856 | 5 |
| 1960 | #4,549 | 9 |
Elmer — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#32
in 1893
Current rank
#1166
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Elmer reached its peak popularity for boys in 1893, ranking #32 nationally with 574 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1130 (2014) to #1166 (2024) — a 3% drop.
As of 2024, Elmer ranks #1166 nationally for boys, with 178 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,166 | 178 |
| 2023 | #1,351 | 140 |
| 2022 | #1,192 | 168 |
| 2021 | #1,209 | 160 |
| 2020 | #1,310 | 138 |
| 2019 | #1,120 | 175 |
| 2018 | #1,266 | 145 |
| 2017 | #1,217 | 151 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Elmer most popular?
Elmer was most popular in 1893, when it ranked #32 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Elmer becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Elmer?
At least 131,169 babies have been recorded with the name Elmer in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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