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Elmer
noble, famous
About Elmer
Elmer embodies vintage charm with remarkable staying power through changing fashions. This classic selection offers something increasingly rare: authenticity and character untouched by trendy manipulation. While modern parents chase newly invented combinations, Elmer stands as testament to naming substance. The name carries associations of kindness, reliability, and quiet strength—qualities that never go out of style regardless of current preferences. Elmer doesn't try too hard or demand attention; it simply exists with comfortable dignity. For families valuing heritage and tradition, Elmer connects generations, potentially honoring beloved ancestors while giving new life to family history. The name's simplicity in spelling and pronunciation eliminates complications while maintaining memorability. Elmer works particularly well in rural and suburban settings, though urban contexts increasingly appreciate its retro appeal. Parents choosing Elmer demonstrate independence from peer pressure and confidence in their own judgment. It's a name that grows stronger with time, developing character alongside its bearer rather than feeling outgrown.
Popularity of the Name Elmer
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #41 |
| 1881 | #38 |
| 1882 | #38 |
| 1883 | #40 |
| 1884 | #35 |
| 1885 | #40 |
| 1886 | #35 |
| 1887 | #36 |
| 1888 | #39 |
| 1889 | #34 |
| 1890 | #38 |
| 1891 | #36 |
| 1892 | #36 |
| 1893 | #32 |
| 1894 | #37 |
| 1895 | #34 |
| 1896 | #36 |
| 1897 | #34 |
| 1898 | #40 |
| 1899 | #37 |
| 1900 | #38 |
| 1901 | #38 |
| 1902 | #40 |
| 1903 | #40 |
| 1904 | #39 |
| 1905 | #41 |
| 1906 | #42 |
| 1907 | #45 |
| 1908 | #42 |
| 1909 | #45 |
| 1910 | #48 |
| 1911 | #48 |
| 1912 | #47 |
| 1913 | #45 |
| 1914 | #46 |
| 1915 | #45 |
| 1916 | #45 |
| 1917 | #45 |
| 1918 | #44 |
| 1919 | #44 |
| 1920 | #45 |
| 1921 | #48 |
| 1922 | #54 |
| 1923 | #57 |
| 1924 | #57 |
| 1925 | #61 |
| 1926 | #61 |
| 1927 | #61 |
| 1928 | #63 |
| 1929 | #70 |
| 1930 | #80 |
| 1931 | #82 |
| 1932 | #94 |
| 1933 | #101 |
| 1934 | #108 |
| 1935 | #115 |
| 1936 | #121 |
| 1937 | #120 |
| 1938 | #130 |
| 1939 | #132 |
| 1940 | #144 |
| 1941 | #147 |
| 1942 | #158 |
| 1943 | #154 |
| 1944 | #164 |
| 1945 | #169 |
| 1946 | #178 |
| 1947 | #201 |
| 1948 | #203 |
| 1949 | #215 |
| 1950 | #226 |
| 1951 | #226 |
| 1952 | #245 |
| 1953 | #265 |
| 1954 | #271 |
| 1955 | #261 |
| 1956 | #286 |
| 1957 | #289 |
| 1958 | #329 |
| 1959 | #337 |
| 1960 | #342 |
| 1961 | #364 |
| 1962 | #386 |
| 1963 | #398 |
| 1964 | #408 |
| 1965 | #405 |
| 1966 | #427 |
| 1967 | #434 |
| 1968 | #435 |
| 1969 | #450 |
| 1970 | #476 |
| 1971 | #486 |
| 1972 | #504 |
| 1973 | #539 |
| 1974 | #538 |
| 1975 | #590 |
| 1976 | #598 |
| 1977 | #641 |
| 1978 | #651 |
| 1979 | #621 |
| 1980 | #681 |
| 1981 | #690 |
| 1982 | #708 |
| 1983 | #699 |
| 1984 | #677 |
| 1985 | #754 |
| 1986 | #744 |
| 1987 | #724 |
| 1988 | #727 |
| 1989 | #766 |
| 1990 | #689 |
| 1991 | #695 |
| 1992 | #673 |
| 1993 | #724 |
| 1994 | #771 |
| 1995 | #735 |
| 1996 | #703 |
| 1997 | #711 |
| 1998 | #748 |
| 1999 | #850 |
| 2000 | #848 |
| 2001 | #734 |
| 2002 | #759 |
| 2003 | #650 |
| 2004 | #832 |
| 2005 | #826 |
| 2006 | #890 |
| 2007 | #857 |
| 2009 | #910 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Elmer
- Elmar
- Almar
- Ellmer
Names Similar to Elmer
Nicknames for Elmer
- El
- Mel
- Elmo
- Elm
- Merry
Famous People Named Elmer
| Elmer Bernstein | American composer and conductor |
| Elmer Lach | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Elmer Davis | American news reporter and commentator |
| Elmer Valo | Slovak-American baseball player |
| Elmer Layden | American football player and coach |
| Elmer McCollum | American biochemist |
| Elmer Vasko | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Elmer Flick | American baseball player |
| Elmer Diktonius | Finnish writer and composer |
| Elmer Niklander | Finnish javelin thrower |
| Elmer Dresslar Jr. | American singer and voice actor - the voice of the Jolly Green Giant |
| Elmer Brown | American politician and attorney |
| Elmer Drew Merrill | American botanist |
| Elmer Gantry | American evangelist character in a novel by Sinclair Lewis |
| Elmer Wayne Henley | American serial killer |
| Elmer Clifton | American film director and screenwriter |
| Elmer Rice | American playwright |
| Elmer Wayne Smartt | American football player |
| Elmer Taylor | Australian politician |
| Elmer Quijano | Filipino actor and comedian |
Characters Named Elmer
| Elmer Fudd | Character from Looney Tunes cartoons |
| Elmer Hartman | Character from "Family Guy" |
| Elmer Gantry | Protagonist of the novel "Elmer Gantry" by Sinclair Lewis |
| Elmer the Patchwork Elephant | Character from children's books by David McKee |
| Elmer Elevator | Protagonist of "My Father's Dragon" by Ruth Stiles Gannett |
| Elmer the Bull | Character from Looney Tunes cartoons |
| Elmer J. Fudd | Character from Tiny Toon Adventures |
| Elmer J. Fapp | Character from "Robot Chicken" |
| Elmer the Safety Elephant | Character promoting safety in Canada |
| Elmer Twitchel | Character from "The Andy Griffith Show" |
| Elmer the Great | Title character of a comic strip by Dick Tracy's Chester Gould |
| Elmer Cowley | Character from the movie "Beyond Tomorrow" |
| Elmer the Monk | Character from "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco |
| Elmer P. Clogg | Character from "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" |
| Elmer H. Sanguinaria | Character from "Journey to Chaos" by Brian Wilkerson |
| Elmer G. Glue | Character from the webcomic "Bruno the Bandit" |
| Elmer Brown | Character from the movie "Beverly Hills Cop" |