Almer Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-mer / ˈæl.mɚGerman; Old English
Meaning
Noble and famous; Elf army
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Almer has roots in both German and Old English traditions. In German, it is derived from the elements 'adal' meaning noble and 'meri' meaning famous. In Old English, it combines 'aelf' meaning elf and 'maer' meaning army, reflecting a blend of cultural influences. The name has been used historically in various forms across Europe.
Similar Names
Variants
- Almar
- Almerus
International Variants
- Almér (Hungarian)
- Almer (Dutch)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Almer was first seen in the United States in 1880. Almer has ranked as high as #848 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Louisiana, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Almer has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Almer (1949)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1906 | 11 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 21 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |