Elmer is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1351 in 2023 with 140 recorded births. This places Elmer in the top 10% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 307 births ranking #650. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 37.8%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 12,204 boys born was named Elmer. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.