Elmer Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEL-mer / ˈɛlmərGerman; English
Meaning
German: noble; English: famous
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elmer has Germanic roots, derived from the elements 'al' meaning 'noble' and 'mari' meaning 'famous'. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and film, contributing to its recognition.
Trend Summary
Elmer has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elmo
- Elmore
International Variants
- Elmar (German)
- Helmer (Scandinavian)
Famous people named Elmer
Elmer Fudd is a fictional character from the Looney Tunes franchise, known for his hunting antics.
Elmer Bernstein was an American composer, recognized for his film scores in classics like 'The Magnificent Seven'.
Elmer Davis was a prominent American journalist and radio news commentator during the 20th century.
Elmer McCurdy was an American outlaw whose story became famous due to his unusual burial.
Fictional characters named Elmer
Elmer Fudd is a character from the Looney Tunes series, often depicted as a bumbling hunter.
Elmer Gantry is the title character in Sinclair Lewis's novel, a charismatic but morally ambiguous preacher.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elmer was first seen in the United States in 1880. Elmer has ranked as high as #102 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Elmer has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elmer (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
PA | 25 | |
TX | 18 | |
CA | 11 | |
GA | 10 | |
IN | 10 | |
NY | 8 | |
FL | 7 | |
KY | 7 | |
MD | 7 | |
TN | 6 | |
OH | 5 | |
IA | 5 | |
AZ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 373 |
1881 | 388 |
1882 | 441 |
1883 | 423 |
1884 | 523 |
1885 | 443 |
1886 | 485 |
1887 | 467 |
1888 | 527 |
1889 | 557 |
1890 | 528 |
1891 | 508 |
1892 | 592 |
1893 | 574 |
1894 | 575 |
1895 | 610 |
1896 | 576 |
1897 | 587 |
1898 | 583 |
1899 | 514 |
1900 | 699 |
1901 | 520 |
1902 | 574 |
1903 | 556 |
1904 | 620 |
1905 | 602 |
1906 | 598 |
1907 | 616 |
1908 | 689 |
1909 | 687 |
1910 | 760 |
1911 | 894 |
1912 | 1,840 |
1913 | 2,323 |
1914 | 2,878 |
1915 | 3,802 |
1916 | 3,936 |
1917 | 3,812 |
1918 | 4,373 |
1919 | 3,982 |
1920 | 4,206 |
1921 | 4,146 |
1922 | 3,738 |
1923 | 3,630 |
1924 | 3,731 |
1925 | 3,356 |
1926 | 3,233 |
1927 | 3,205 |
1928 | 2,977 |
1929 | 2,697 |
1930 | 2,476 |
1931 | 2,265 |
1932 | 2,058 |
1933 | 1,787 |
1934 | 1,709 |
1935 | 1,592 |
1936 | 1,412 |
1937 | 1,413 |
1938 | 1,330 |
1939 | 1,328 |
1940 | 1,220 |
1941 | 1,202 |
1942 | 1,228 |
1943 | 1,311 |
1944 | 1,069 |
1945 | 969 |
1946 | 1,046 |
1947 | 997 |
1948 | 970 |
1949 | 867 |
1950 | 809 |
1951 | 842 |
1952 | 761 |
1953 | 688 |
1954 | 673 |
1955 | 714 |
1956 | 656 |
1957 | 660 |
1958 | 549 |
1959 | 529 |
1960 | 515 |
1961 | 478 |
1962 | 434 |
1963 | 409 |
1964 | 389 |
1965 | 376 |
1966 | 319 |
1967 | 306 |
1968 | 307 |
1969 | 300 |
1970 | 286 |
1971 | 271 |
1972 | 245 |
1973 | 209 |
1974 | 222 |
1975 | 187 |
1976 | 184 |
1977 | 176 |
1978 | 166 |
1979 | 191 |
1980 | 162 |
1981 | 157 |
1982 | 151 |
1983 | 150 |
1984 | 163 |
1985 | 140 |
1986 | 149 |
1987 | 160 |
1988 | 168 |
1989 | 167 |
1990 | 215 |
1991 | 210 |
1992 | 236 |
1993 | 205 |
1994 | 186 |
1995 | 212 |
1996 | 225 |
1997 | 222 |
1998 | 215 |
1999 | 178 |
2000 | 188 |
2001 | 237 |
2002 | 227 |
2003 | 307 |
2004 | 212 |
2005 | 226 |
2006 | 221 |
2007 | 243 |
2008 | 182 |
2009 | 226 |
2010 | 195 |
2011 | 181 |
2012 | 143 |
2013 | 158 |
2014 | 169 |
2015 | 153 |
2016 | 168 |
2017 | 151 |
2018 | 145 |
2019 | 175 |
2020 | 138 |
2021 | 160 |
2022 | 168 |
2023 | 140 |
2024 | 178 |