Elmer is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1209 in 2021 with 160 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 307 births ranking #650. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 28.9%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 10,926 boys born was named Elmer. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.