Holding steady.
Popularity of Elmarie since 1916
Babies named Elmarie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1928, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elmarie's real moment was 1939.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 82 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Elmarie is a rare given name that first appeared in US birth records in 1916, reflecting the early 20th-century trend of creating compound feminine names. It reached its peak popularity in 1939, during the 1930s decade when such elaborate blends were most fashionable. The name never entered the Top 1000 rankings, and its usage has remained consistently low over the decades, with Social Security data showing a stable trajectory. Elmarie is formed by combining the El- prefix, commonly found in names like Eleanor and Elizabeth, with Marie, the French variant of Mary. This type of construction was typical of the era, producing names that felt familiar yet distinctive. While Elmarie is not tied to any specific top states, its pattern of use suggests a scattered adoption across the country. Today, the name is an uncommon choice, appealing to parents looking for a vintage, compound name with a melodic sound.
Elmarie is a modern compound name formed by combining the prefix El-, which appears in many established names such as Eleanor or Elizabeth, with Marie, the French form of Mary. This type of invented name became fashionable in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States. Its use peaked in the 1930s, reflecting the era's taste for elaborate blend names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Elma, Marie, Ellie
Variants: Elmarie, Elmary
Sibling names for Elmarie
Names that share Elmarie's style, for a brother or sister.
