Elmar
Every Elmar since 1913 — 314 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elmar
Elmar is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1913, 314 American babies have been named Elmar — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1920, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elmar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elmar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,194 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #12,617 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,138 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #12,833 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #12,849 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,460 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #3,778 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 8 | #2,724 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,840 |
| 1925 | — | — | 8 | #3,221 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,199 | 10 | #2,828 |
| 1915 | — | — | 12 | #2,212 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Elmar
- Elmar Klos Film director · 1910–1993
- Elmar Mammadyarov Politician · b. 1960
- Elmar Gasimov Wrestler · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elmar in 2025?
Elmar did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Elmar?
314 babies have been named Elmar in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elmar most popular?
Elmar peaked in 1920, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Elmar a boy or girl name?
Elmar is used for both: about 6% of babies named Elmar have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Elmar rising or falling?
Elmar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elmar?
Well-known people named Elmar include Elmar Klos (film director), Elmar Mammadyarov (politician), Elmar Gasimov (wrestler).