Total births
294
Unisex name · since 1913
Elmar
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 294 babies named Elmar, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9967
- among boys today
- 294
- born since 1913
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Elmar currently ranks #9967 among unisex names in America, with 294 babies recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elmar has been recorded 294 times among boys since 1913, currently ranked #9967 nationally and more common than 30% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2024.
- #9967 among boys today
- 294 born since 1913
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Elmar is currently the #9967 unisex name in America, more common than 30% of boys - 294 born since 1913, peaking in the 1920s.
- #9967
- among boys today
- 294
- born since 1913
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Elmar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9967
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 30% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Elmar was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
15 babies were named Elmar in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
How Elmar compares
294 46th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Elmar's all-time total is 20% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Elmar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 294 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 15 | 23 | 22,252 |
Elmar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Elmar splits its recorded history at 1931: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Elmar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1923
Current rank
#9,967
Active since
1913
Elmar popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2024
- Peak year (1923)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Elmar popularity over time - girls
20 total births recorded since 1918 (Elmar as girls' name)
Elmar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elmar's strongest decade.
113 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Elmar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
55 births
- 1920s
1920s
113 births
- 1930s
1930s
62 births
- 1940s 18
1940s
18 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s 21
2010s
21 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 113 births (38% of all-time use).
Elmar by state
Where Elmar concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | | 5 | 1.7% |
Arkansas share of Elmar's total US births 1.7%
5 of 294 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elmar? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 294 babies named Elmar. Today it holds rank #9967 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 15 births.
When was Elmar most popular? ▼
Elmar was most popular in the 1920s decade with 113 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Elmar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elmar are Arkansas (5 births).
Is Elmar a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Elmar is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 294 births, and as a girl's name it has 20 births.
How long has the name Elmar been used? ▼
Records for Elmar go back to 1913, giving 112 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Elmar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elmer, Elmo, Elmore, Elmon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Elmar's data
- Elmar's decade-level peak was the 1920s (113 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Arkansas records the most Elmars (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arkansas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Elmar
Nearby Names Like Elmar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elmar
Elmer Boy
#1155 129,591 births
Elmo Boy
10,091 births
Elmore Boy
3,957 births
Elmon Boy
591 births
Elma Boy
483 births
Compare Elmar side by side: Elmar vs Elmer Elmar vs Elmo Elmar vs Elmore
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elmar: #9967 Unisex Name - 294 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elmar. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Elmar draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.