Elmer is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #650 in 2003 with 307 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 307 births ranking #650. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 36.4%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 6,434 boys born was named Elmer. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.