Compare two names
Elmer and Elmar side by side: Elmer peaked in 1918 and Elmar in 1920; in 2025 they were given to 165 and 0 babies.
Elmer and Elmar, year by year
Girls and boys together; Elmer solid, Elmar dashed.
| Elmer | Elmar | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 165 | 0 |
| Rank 2025 | #1,223 among boys’ names | not ranked |
| Recorded since 1880 | 131,344 | 314 |
| Peak year | 1918 | 1920 |
| Girls | 1% | 6% |
| Alive, estimated | 24,700 | under 100 |
| Median age | 64 | n/a |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.