Gilmer Name Popularity and Statistics
Gilmer 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 Gilmer?
Gilmer is spelled G-I-L-M-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Gilmer Popularity in 2024
Rank#9,894
Recorded Births7
- Boys usage fell 2,156 places to #9,894 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gilmer Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1960 through 2024. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Boys | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2023 | Boys | 10 | #7,738 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5 | #12,330 |
| 2021 | Boys | 8 | #8,825 |
| 2018 | Boys | 9 | #8,154 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2014 | Boys | 9 | #8,130 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2005 | Boys | 6 | #10,151 |
| 2001 | Boys | 5 | #10,556 |
| 1980 | Boys | 5 | #6,250 |
| 1972 | Boys | 5 | #4,986 |
| 1970 | Boys | 6 | #4,230 |
| 1969 | Boys | 5 | #4,404 |
| 1968 | Boys | 5 | #4,136 |
| 1965 | Boys | 9 | #2,780 |
| 1964 | Boys | 5 | #4,039 |
| 1963 | Boys | 7 | #3,318 |
| 1961 | Boys | 5 | #4,065 |
| 1960 | Boys | 7 | #3,337 |
When Was Gilmer 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
44 recorded births
National rank #1,012
1919 · Boys
36 recorded births
National rank #1,159
1916 · Boys
36 recorded births
National rank #1,072
1922 · Boys
35 recorded births
National rank #1,222
Where Gilmer Ranked Highest in 1959
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NC | #499 | 6 |