Elmer is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #852 in 1999 with 178 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 307 births ranking #650. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 20.9%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 10,787 boys born was named Elmer. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.