Elmer is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1041 in 2008 with 182 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 307 births ranking #650. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 19.1%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 11,209 boys born was named Elmer. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.