US Popularity:2847
Origin:British
Meaning:noble, famous
Elmer is a masculine name of British origin that means "noble" and "famous." Perfect for those born with stars in their eyes, this unique name is unlikely to fly under the radar. It was traditionally a last name stemming from the Medieval Aylmer, from Old English Æðelmær, 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 #2002 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Elmer is currently #2847 in U.S. births
Boy:Elmer is currently #1353 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1353
in 2023
- 161
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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