137,294births recorded
8Countries
1Variants
1918Peak · Ontario
#38Denmark 2025
Elmer is a boy name family recorded 137,294 times in 8 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Denmark (#38 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1918, at 248.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Elmer
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer | English | 131,344 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1222 | 1884 | ▲ 21 % |
| Elmer | English | 2,027 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1918 | – |
| Elmer | English | 1,935 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #2059 | 1990 | ▼ 36 % |
| Elmer | English | 1,604 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #117 | 2021 | ▲ 18 % |
| Elmer | English | 188 | 🇩🇰 Denmark | #38 | 2025 | – |
| Elmer | English | 186 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1926 | – |
Questions about Elmer
How popular is the name Elmer?
In 2025 it ranked #38 in Denmark. Official registers record 137,294 births across 8 countries.
When was Elmer most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1918, at 248.0 births per 100,000.
Is Elmer a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Elmer is a boy name.