Holding steady.
Popularity of Elmore since 1880
Babies named Elmore per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elmore's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 117 |
| 1890s | 154 |
| 1900s | 206 |
| 1910s | 789 |
| 1920s | 849 |
| 1930s | 554 |
| 1940s | 484 |
| 1950s | 394 |
| 1960s | 176 |
| 1970s | 145 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Elmore is a vintage English name that enjoyed its greatest popularity in the early 20th century. Its peak year was 1900, when it ranked 527 in the United States, and it remained on the top 1000 list through 1939. Despite its decline, Elmore has a stable trajectory with no recent resurgence. The name's meaning connects to nature, evoking images of elm trees and moors or lakes, giving it a grounded, pastoral feel. For parents seeking a rare, historical name with a strong consonant sound, Elmore offers an offbeat alternative to more common choices like Elmer or Alton.
Elmore is of English origin, derived from a habitational surname. It likely comes from a place name meaning 'elm tree moor' (from Old English 'elm' + 'mor') or 'elm tree lake' (from 'elm' + 'mere'). As a given name, it saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: El, Mo, Ely
Sibling names for Elmore
Names that share Elmore's style, for a brother or sister.
