How Many People Are Named Elmer?

Curious about how common the name Elmer is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 131,169
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 2,516 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 131,169 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Elmer.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 2,516 people has this name.

This classification places Elmer in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Elmer

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 2,516 people

Total Count

131,169

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 129,416
Female: 1,753

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 96

  • Young (<30) 5,306
  • Adult (30–60) 6,446
  • Old (>60) 119,417

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 40.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 5
  • Alabama 1,601
  • Arkansas 2,388
  • Arizona 431
  • California 4,574
  • Colorado 1,151
  • Connecticut 476
  • DC 352
  • Delaware 181
  • Florida 1,266
  • Georgia 1,965
  • Hawaii 136
  • Iowa 2,739
  • Idaho 483
  • Illinois 6,995
  • Indiana 3,154
  • Kansas 2,333
  • Kentucky 5,190
  • Louisiana 1,330
  • Massachusetts 1,106
  • Maryland 2,418
  • Maine 639
  • Michigan 4,096
  • Minnesota 3,067
  • Missouri 4,838
  • Mississippi 1,366
  • Montana 570
  • North Carolina 2,757
  • North Dakota 1,327
  • Nebraska 1,720
  • New Hampshire 148
  • New Jersey 2,076
  • New Mexico 410
  • Nevada 5
  • New York 3,861
  • Ohio 6,276
  • Oklahoma 3,437
  • Oregon 759
  • Pennsylvania 9,657
  • Rhode Island 139
  • South Carolina 529
  • South Dakota 1,111
  • Tennessee 3,320
  • Texas 5,623
  • Utah 355
  • Virginia 3,253
  • Vermont 167
  • Washington 1,190
  • Wisconsin 3,778
  • West Virginia 2,325
  • Wyoming 142
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Elmer?

Approximately 131,169 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Elmer, based on statistical analysis.

Is Elmer a rare name?

Elmer is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.