Total births
272
Girls' name · since 1916
Elmarie
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 272 babies named Elmarie, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 272
- total births
- 1916–1966
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Elmarie is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 272 have been recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Elmarie recorded 272 times among girls since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1966.
- 272 total births
- 1916–1966 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
272 girls have been named Elmarie since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1966.
- 272
- total births
- 1916–1966
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Elmarie was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
13 babies were named Elmarie in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Elmarie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Elmarie splits its recorded history at 1935: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1928 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Elmarie at a glance
Last recorded 1966Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Elmarie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1966
- Peak year (1928)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Elmarie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elmarie's strongest decade.
82 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Elmarie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 20
1910s
20 births
- 1920s
1920s
82 births
- 1930s
1930s
80 births
- 1940s
1940s
54 births
- 1950s 26
1950s
26 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 82 births (30% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elmarie? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 272 babies named Elmarie. The most recent recorded year was 1966. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 13 births.
When was Elmarie most popular? ▼
Elmarie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 82 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
How long has the name Elmarie been used? ▼
Elmarie has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 51 years of data through 1966.
What names are similar to Elmarie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elma, Elmira, Elmer, Elmina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elmarie's data
- Elmarie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (82 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Elmarie
Nearby Names Like Elmarie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elmarie
Elma Girl
#4561 21,703 births
Elmira Girl
#7598 4,360 births
Elmer Girl
1,753 births
Elmina Girl
#10280 834 births
Elmyra Girl
537 births
Compare Elmarie side by side: Elmarie vs Elma Elmarie vs Elmira Elmarie vs Elmer
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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, 1916–1966 (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. "Elmarie: Baby Name Since 1916 - 272 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elmarie. 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 Elmarie 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.