Elmore
Pronunciation: [ EHLM-awr ]
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Elmore first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 804 babies have been named Elmore in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elmore is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,219 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,219
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Elmore
Elmore is a boy name .
Is Elmore a boy or girl name? Elmore is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,219 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,122. Elmore is more commonly used as a boy name.
Elmore is currently ranked #28,219 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elmore include Elm, Elmo, Elmoy, Elmoie, Ely, Elie, and Elmkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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