526births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1984Peak · Austria
#739Sweden 2025
Elmar is a boy name family recorded 526 times in 5 countries since 1913. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#739 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Austria in 1984, at 22.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Elmar
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmar | German | 314 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1929 | – |
| Elmar | German | 96 | 🇦🇹 Austria | – | 1984 | – |
| Elmar | German | 57 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | – | 2018 | – |
| Elmar | German | 38 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | #784 | 2025 | – |
| Elmar | German | 21 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #739 | 2025 | new |
Questions about Elmar
How popular is the name Elmar?
In 2025 it ranked #739 in Sweden. Official registers record 526 births across 5 countries.
When was Elmar most popular?
It peaked in Austria in 1984, at 22.0 births per 100,000.
Is Elmar a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Elmar is a boy name.