Holding steady.
Popularity of Elmus since 1913
Babies named Elmus per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elmus's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 66 |
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Elmus is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1913, with its peak popularity reaching in 1914. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, remaining virtually unused in recent decades. With a 1-in-N figure not available due to its rarity, Elmus is an obscure choice even among vintage names. It was never concentrated in any particular state, and its similar names are absent from the data. The name's pronunciation is straightforward, and its meaning ties to the more familiar Elmo, giving it a sense of protection and strength.
Elmus is likely a variant of the name Elmo, which itself derives from the Latin 'galea' or Greek 'helmē', meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'. Elmo has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, occasionally as a short form of names like Erasmus or Guglielmo. Elmus appears as a rare variant, with its peak usage in the 1910s, reflecting a trend for short, melodic boys' names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: El
Variants: Elmo
Sibling names for Elmus
Names that share Elmus's style, for a brother or sister.
