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Summary

Elmer is of Old English origin, meaning 'noble and famous'. It evolved from the name Aethelmaer, reflecting a historical lineage. The name is associated with characteristics of nobility and fame. There is no biblical relevance. Elmer saw a rise in popularity in the early 20th century and is viewed as charming yet old-fashioned today. Notable figures include Elmer Fudd, Elmer Bernstein, and Elmer Davis.

The name Elmer is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Elmer has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Elmer' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 47th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 115th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 281st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 518th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 726th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 858th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1206th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1030th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1438th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3990th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13184th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Elmer' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.