US Popularity:2537
Origin:British
Meaning:noble, famous
Elmer is a masculine name of British origin that means "noble" and "famous." Perfect for boys born with stars in their eyes, this unique name is unlikely to fly under the radar. It was traditionally a surname stemming from the medieval Aylmer before it emerged as a popular first name. If you're looking for a sweet way to encourage baby toward greatness, Elmer is a contender worth considering.

Elmer Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Elmer is currently #3608 on The Bump
Boy:Elmer is currently #1175 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Elmer is currently #2537 in U.S. births
Boy:Elmer is currently #842 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2537
in 2022
+ 75
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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