Gilmer
Every Gilmer since 1907 — 1,187 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gilmer
Gilmer 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 1907, 1,187 American babies have been named Gilmer. Its peak came in 1918, when 44 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 Gilmer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gilmer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,238 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,905 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,002 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,118 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,386 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,230 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,192 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,154 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,374 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,023 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,126 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,002 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,553 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,158 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,604 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,429 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,869 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,466 |
| 1955 | 11 | #2,481 |
| 1950 | 10 | #2,491 |
| 1945 | 18 | #1,599 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,119 |
| 1935 | 18 | #1,680 |
| 1930 | 25 | #1,474 |
| 1925 | 25 | #1,512 |
| 1920 | 33 | #1,262 |
| 1915 | 22 | #1,478 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,150 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gilmer in 2025?
Gilmer 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 Gilmer?
1,187 babies have been named Gilmer in the United States since 1907, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gilmer most popular?
Gilmer peaked in 1918, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Gilmer a boy or girl name?
Gilmer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gilmer rising or falling?
Gilmer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.