NAME PROFILE
Elmer
Elmer is an Old English name that means 'noble' or 'famous.' It has a classic feel and often evokes images of warmth and familiarity, representing someone who is steadfast and reliable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 131,344 |
| Gender | Male (83% / 17%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%PA — 20%CA — 20%NY — 20%IN — 18%
Notable People
Elmer Fudd (Cartoon character, *Looney Tunes*) · Elmer Bernstein (Composer, known for film scores like *The Magnificent Seven*) · Elmer Davis (Journalist and Director of the U.S. Office of War Information during WWII) · Elmer Gant (American football player) · Elmer McCurdy (Outlaw and infamous corpse in a sideshow)
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