Gilmer Boy

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationGIL-mer / /ˈɡɪlmər/

German; English

Meaning

German: bright promise; English: servant of the land

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gilmer has Germanic roots, derived from the elements 'gild' meaning 'sacrifice' and 'meri' meaning 'famous'. In English contexts, it has been associated with land and service. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often reflecting the cultural significance of land ownership and service.

Similar Names

GlenGordonGiorgio

Variants

  • Gilmor
  • Gilmore

International Variants

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Famous people named Gilmer

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Sibling Suggestions

GilbertGideonGrahamGavinGalen

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gilmer was first seen in the United States in 1907. Gilmer has ranked as high as #829 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Virginia, Texas, and West Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Gilmer has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gilmer (1959)

StateBirthsShare
NC 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19079
19096
19109
19115
191217
191318
191412
191522
191636
191730
191844
191936
192033
192131
192235
192331
192434
192525
192623
192731
192820
192928
193025
193118
193220
193314
193424
193518
193618
193719
193823
193916
194012
194125
194224
194318
194414
194518
194628
194722
194812
194914
195010
19519
195210
195319
195412
195511
195612
195713
195811
195910
19607
19615
19637
19645
19659
19685
19695
19706
19725
19805
20015
20056
20075
20095
20107
20149
20156
20166
20176
20189
20218
20225
202310
20247