Elmer Name Popularity and Statistics
Elmer is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Elmer?
Elmer is spelled E-L-M-E-R. The name has 5 letters.
Elmer Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,222
Recorded Births165
- Boys usage fell 67 places to #1,222 and recorded 16 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Elmer Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 165 | #1,222 |
| 2024 | Boys | 181 | #1,155 |
| 2023 | Boys | 140 | #1,346 |
| 2022 | Boys | 168 | #1,191 |
| 2021 | Boys | 160 | #1,207 |
| 2020 | Boys | 138 | #1,308 |
| 2019 | Boys | 175 | #1,118 |
| 2018 | Boys | 145 | #1,261 |
| 2017 | Boys | 151 | #1,213 |
| 2016 | Boys | 169 | #1,141 |
| 2015 | Boys | 153 | #1,205 |
| 2014 | Boys | 169 | #1,130 |
| 2013 | Boys | 158 | #1,144 |
| 2012 | Boys | 143 | #1,237 |
| 2011 | Boys | 181 | #1,046 |
| 2010 | Boys | 195 | #1,005 |
| 2009 | Boys | 227 | #909 |
| 2008 | Boys | 182 | #1,041 |
| 2007 | Boys | 244 | #857 |
| 2006 | Boys | 221 | #889 |
| 2005 | Boys | 227 | #826 |
| 2004 | Boys | 214 | #832 |
| 2003 | Boys | 307 | #649 |
| 2002 | Boys | 227 | #760 |
When Was Elmer Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Boys
4,373 recorded births
National rank #44
1920 · Boys
4,206 recorded births
National rank #45
1921 · Boys
4,146 recorded births
National rank #48
1919 · Boys
3,982 recorded births
National rank #44
Where Elmer Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #397 | 26 |
| IN | #512 | 13 |
| KS | #590 | 5 |
| MO | #789 | 6 |
| MI | #829 | 8 |
| OH | #1,111 | 6 |
| TX | #1,217 | 17 |
| CA | #1,299 | 14 |