Elmira Name Popularity and Statistics
Elmira is predominantly used for girls. 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 Elmira?
Elmira is spelled E-L-M-I-R-A. The name has 6 letters.
Elmira Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,860
Recorded Births11
- Girls usage fell 1,266 places to #8,860 and recorded 3 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.
Elmira Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1987 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 11 | #8,860 |
| 2024 | Girls | 14 | #7,594 |
| 2023 | Girls | 10 | #9,616 |
| 2022 | Girls | 13 | #8,032 |
| 2020 | Girls | 8 | #11,090 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7 | #12,448 |
| 2018 | Girls | 12 | #8,617 |
| 2017 | Girls | 12 | #8,776 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2015 | Girls | 14 | #8,008 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2012 | Girls | 7 | #13,483 |
| 2011 | Girls | 8 | #12,153 |
| 2010 | Girls | 8 | #12,276 |
| 2009 | Girls | 6 | #15,242 |
| 2007 | Girls | 8 | #12,676 |
| 2002 | Girls | 5 | #15,432 |
| 1999 | Girls | 8 | #10,345 |
| 1996 | Girls | 5 | #13,518 |
| 1993 | Girls | 5 | #13,442 |
| 1990 | Girls | 8 | #9,247 |
| 1989 | Girls | 7 | #9,681 |
| 1987 | Girls | 9 | #7,353 |
When Was Elmira 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.
1921 · Girls
122 recorded births
National rank #667
1918 · Girls
108 recorded births
National rank #691
1917 · Girls
105 recorded births
National rank #663
1916 · Girls
104 recorded births
National rank #667
Where Elmira Ranked Highest in 1962
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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #550 | 5 |
| LA | #713 | 5 |