Filmore

Meaning & origin

Filmore is a rare given name derived from the English surname Fillmore, which itself comes from an Old English place name meaning 'much fame.' In the United States, it first appeared in the Social Security data in 1910 and saw its peak usage in 1912, though it never achieved widespread popularity. The name is historically associated with President Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States, though the name's use as a first name is a direct borrowing of the surname. After its brief peak in the 1910s, Filmore declined sharply and has essentially disappeared from modern usage, with no recorded births in recent decades. Its stable trajectory indicates it has remained a very obscure choice. Given its rarity and strong surname feel, it may appeal to parents seeking a distinctly vintage or patriotic name, but its lack of contemporary use means it is unlikely to be familiar to most people.

Filmore is a variant of the English surname Fillmore, itself derived from a place name meaning 'much fame' or 'very famous,' from Old English 'fela' (much) and 'mere' (famous). The name gained limited use as a given name in the 19th century, likely influenced by President Millard Fillmore. It saw a modest peak in the early 1910s but has since become extremely rare.