Elmer is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #839 in 2004 with 212 recorded births. This places Elmer in the top 6% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 307 births ranking #650. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 9,362 boys born was named Elmer. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.