Boys name · California
Elmer in California
Elmer was the 1317th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 14 babies named Elmer that year. Since 1910, California families have named 4,588 babies Elmer.
Popularity over time
Elmer in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 21 | 38th |
| 1926 | 88 | 85th |
| 1943 | 27 | 284th |
| 1959 | 26 | 459th |
| 1976 | 12 | 810th |
| 1992 | 90 | 369th |
| 2009 | 40 | 677th |
| 2025 | 14 | 1317th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 38th in 1910 to 1317th in 2025.
The most babies named Elmer in California in a single year was 105, in 1924. Its best showing was 38th among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, Elmer reached its best rank of 12th in South Dakota (1918). See Elmer in every state →
How popular is Elmer in California?
Elmer was the 1317th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 14 babies named Elmer that year. Since 1910, California families have named 4,588 babies Elmer.
How many babies are named Elmer in California?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Elmer in California. The most babies named Elmer in California in a single year was 105, in 1924.
What is the rank of Elmer in California?
Elmer ranked 1317th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 38th among boys names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.