Almer Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Almer is an Old English name meaning 'famous elf', with roots in the elements 'aelf' and 'maer'. It evolved from Aelfmaer to its modern form, Almer. The name is characterized by its unique sound and historical significance, though it lacks biblical relevance. While not widely popular today, it has a distinct image and a few notable bearers.
The name Almer is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Almer has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Almer' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1808th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2619th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4138th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2667th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3737th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Almer' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Almer"
Pronunciation
/ˈæl.mər/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Almer is derived from the Old English elements 'aelf', meaning 'elf', and 'maer', meaning 'famous' or 'renowned'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'famous elf'.
Meaning
famous elf
Language Evolution
Aelfmaer, Almer
Historical Usage
The name Almer gained popularity in the early medieval period and was used among Anglo-Saxon communities. It saw a resurgence in popularity during the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Almar, Almerick
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Almer is considered a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with strength and individuality. It is not widely used, making it stand out among contemporary names.
Famous People
Almer B. Smith, a notable figure in local governance, Almer M. Johnson, an influential writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Almer"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Almer"
"Almer" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1808th of 7545 | 293 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2619th of 6773 | 156 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4138th of 7552 | 64 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2667th of 9107 | 199 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3737th of 9204 | 108 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Almer" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
81.45% 1927th/2366 |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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73.36% 2093rd/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Almer" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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100.00% 2366th/2366 |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Almer"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Almer" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.