Boy nameCurrently #10,157 in the USRising
Elmar
2 syllablesPeak year: 19295 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Elmar's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Elmar's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Elmar |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Elmar through the decades
- Elmar peaked in 1929, when 15 babies were named Elmar in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1946–2024), use of Elmar has fallen 34% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Elmar currently ranks #10,157 in the US and is on the rise.