FIRST NAME
Elmer
Elmer is the 501st most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 37,776 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 275 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #501 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
184,045
living · #218
2020 CENSUS
37,776
living · #501
BABIES NAMED ELMER BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025165
As a male name, Elmer peaked in 1918, when 4,373 babies were named Elmer (the #44 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #19,542 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,487
living · #3,813
2020 CENSUS
275
living · #19,542
BABIES NAMED ELMER BY BIRTH YEAR · 1885–1980
19805
As a female name, Elmer peaked in 1928, when 67 babies were named Elmer (the #897 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)