Elmer

Pronunciation: [ EHLM-er ]

Girl Name #71,286 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elmer is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHLM-er.

Parents who love the name Elmer often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #71,286
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Elm Ely Elmie

Also a Boy Name

Elmer is also used as a boy name, ranked #1169.

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Elizabeth Ella Ellen Elsie Eliza Eleanor Elva Elnora

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elmer

Is Elmer a boy or girl name?

Elmer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71286. As a boy name, it is ranked #1169. Elmer is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Elmer?

Elmer is pronounced EHLM-er.

How popular is the name Elmer?

Elmer is currently ranked #71286 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Elmer?

Common nicknames for Elmer include Elm, Ely, and Elmie.

Is Elmer a common or rare name?

Elmer is an uncommon name, ranked #71286 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Elmer

Elmer is a girl name .

Is Elmer a boy or girl name? Elmer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,286 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,169. Elmer is more commonly used as a boy name.

Elmer is currently ranked #71,286 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Elmer include Elm, Ely, and Elmie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.