Elmore: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Elmore

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1918

131 babies

All-time total

3,967

#2,112 all-time among boys

First recorded

1880

in Social Security records

Elmore popularity over time

3,967 babies have been named Elmore since 1880, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	117	117	12	–	#426
1890s	–	154	154	15	+32%	#402
1900s	–	206	206	21	+34%	#405
1910s	–	789	789	79	+283%	#502
1920s	10	849	859	86	+9%	#602
1930s	–	554	554	55	-36%	#751
1940s	–	484	484	48	-13%	#845
1950s	–	394	394	39	-19%	#1,043
1960s	–	176	176	18	-55%	#1,577
1970s	–	145	145	15	-18%	#1,941
1980s	–	50	50	5	-66%	#4,028
1990s	–	18	18	2	-64%	#6,008
2000s	–	16	16	2	-11%	#10,358
2010s	–	–	–	–	–	–
2020s (to 2025)	–	5	5	1	–	#12,692

The story of Elmore

Elmore 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 1880, 3,967 American babies have been named Elmore. Its peak came in 1918, when 131 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1910s.

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 Elmore stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Elmore?

The median living Elmore is about 71 years old; half are between 59 and 79. An estimated 1,000 people named Elmore are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Elmore 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
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2021	–	–	5	#12,692
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2005	–	–	5	#11,971
2004	–	–	6	#10,358
2003	–	–	–	–
2002	–	–	5	#11,210
2001	–	–	–	–
2000	–	–	–	–
1995	–	–	5	#9,280
1990	–	–	8	#6,008
1985	–	–	8	#4,832
1980	–	–	6	#5,737
1975	–	–	17	#2,475
1970	–	–	15	#2,427
1965	–	–	15	#2,113
1960	–	–	26	#1,596
1955	–	–	46	#1,103
1950	–	–	41	#1,108
1945	–	–	51	#890
1940	–	–	37	#1,074
1935	–	–	50	#897
1930	–	–	71	#756
1925	–	–	88	#686
1920	–	–	85	#701
1915	–	–	119	#509
1910	–	–	31	#502
1905	–	–	25	#434
1900	–	–	31	#405
1895	–	–	19	#459
1890	–	–	12	#576
1885	–	–	18	#426
1880	–	–	9	#650

Famous people named Elmore

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Elmore Leonard American novelist and screenwriter (1925–2013) Contemporary
2 Elmore James American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader (1918–1963) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Elmore, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Elmore?

The median living Elmore is about 71 years old. Half of all living Elmores are between 59 and 79 years old.

How many people named Elmore are alive today?

An estimated 1,000 people named Elmore are alive in the United States, based on 3,967 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Elmore mean?

Elmore is a given name and surname of English origin.

How popular is the name Elmore in 2025?

Elmore 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 Elmore?

3,967 babies have been named Elmore in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Elmore most popular?

Elmore peaked in 1918, when 131 newborns received the name.

Is Elmore a boy or girl name?

Elmore is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Elmore rising or falling?

Elmore has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Elmore?

Well-known people named Elmore include Elmore Leonard (writer), Elmore James (musician).

Names like Elmore

Names that sound and feel close to Elmore: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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