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Elmer

male

Meaning

"Noble Famous"

Elmer reflects Old English elements for noble and famous, and was used as a given name in English-speaking regions.

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Popularity History of Elmer

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1166Ranked in 2024

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#1166

Elmer was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+185

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Elmer

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Germanic
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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