Total births
537
Girls' name · since 1893
Elmyra
Since 1893, U.S. Social Security records show 537 babies named Elmyra, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 537
- total births
- 1893–2019
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Elmyra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 537 recorded since 1893.
Social Security Administration records show Elmyra recorded 537 times among girls since 1893, 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 1893 to 2019.
- 537 total births
- 1893–2019 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
537 girls have been named Elmyra since 1893, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2019.
- 537
- total births
- 1893–2019
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Elmyra was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
24 babies were named Elmyra in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Elmyra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elmyra's SSA record in two at 1926 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1895, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Elmyra at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1893
Elmyra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1893–2019
- Peak year (1915)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 127 years of records
Elmyra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elmyra's strongest decade.
152 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Elmyra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 31
1890s
31 births
- 1900s 43
1900s
43 births
- 1910s
1910s
127 births
- 1920s
1920s
152 births
- 1930s
1930s
95 births
- 1940s 37
1940s
37 births
- 1950s 47
1950s
47 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 152 births (28% of all-time use).
How Elmyra compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Elmyra's total volume
Elmyra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Elmyra by state
Where Elmyra concentrates geographically, total births since 1893
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wisconsin | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.9% |
Wisconsin share of Elmyra's total US births 1.9%
Even split
10 of 537 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elmyra? ▼
Since 1893, Social Security records show 537 babies named Elmyra. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 24 births.
When was Elmyra most popular? ▼
Elmyra was most popular in the 1920s decade with 152 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Elmyra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elmyra are Wisconsin (10 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Elmyra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elmyra since 1893 -- 127 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Elmyra? ▼
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 Elmyra's data
- Elmyra's decade-level peak was the 1920s (152 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Wisconsin records the most Elmyras (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Wisconsin 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 Elmyra
Nearby Names Like Elmyra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elmyra
Elma Girl
#4561 21,703 births
Elmira Girl
#7598 4,360 births
Elmer Girl
1,753 births
Elmina Girl
#10280 834 births
Elmarie Girl
272 births
Compare Elmyra side by side: Elmyra vs Elma Elmyra vs Elmira Elmyra vs Elmer
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1893–2019 (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. "Elmyra: Baby Name Since 1893 - 537 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elmyra. 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 Elmyra 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.