Elmar
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elmar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 46 babies have been named Elmar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elmar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,140 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,140
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Elmar is also used as a girl name, ranked #68552.
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About the Name Elmar
Elmar is a boy name .
Is Elmar a boy or girl name? Elmar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,140 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,552. Elmar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Elmar is currently ranked #16,140 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elmar include Elm, Ely, Elie, and Elmkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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