Holding steady.
Popularity of Emmer since 1880
Babies named Emmer per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Emmer's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 142 |
| 1890s | 178 |
| 1900s | 231 |
| 1910s | 407 |
| 1920s | 547 |
| 1930s | 310 |
| 1940s | 235 |
| 1950s | 82 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Emmer is a rare 19th-century name that has not appeared in U.S. Social Security records since 1880. Its peak year was 1885, but even then it never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage, and it has no recorded top states or notable similar names. Its origin is uncertain, likely a variant of the more common Emma or Emery. This obscurity makes it a truly unique choice, but parents should be aware of its extremely low recognition and potential pronunciation confusion. The data reflects its status as a historical curiosity rather than a modern revival candidate.
Emmer likely arose as a diminutive of Emma, a name of Germanic origin meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It may also be a variant of Emery, from the Germanic root 'amal' meaning 'work'. Records show rare use in the 19th century, primarily in the United States.
Sibling names for Emmer
Names that share Emmer's style, for a brother or sister.
