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Elmer

Elmer is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 178 boys in the United States.

Elmer at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlmɚ/
Also spelled
Aylmer

About the name Elmer

Elmer belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Aylmer.

In the United States, Elmer first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #32 in 1893, and in 2024 178 babies received the name — 129,416 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elmer in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#32 in 1893
Peak year
1918
Babies named Elmer in 2024
178
Total since 1880
129,416

Elmer in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#3651 in 2004
Babies named Elmer in 2024
5
Total since 1996
21

Spellings & short forms

Aylmer

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elmer mean?

The meaning of Elmer is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elmer a boy or girl name?

Elmer is a boy name. In 2024, 178 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elmer?

Elmer comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Aylmer.

How popular is the name Elmer?

Elmer first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #32 in 1893, and 178 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Elmer?

Elmer is pronounced /ˈɛlmɚ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.