Elmore Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Elmore has its origins in Old English, combining elements that refer to an elm tree by the riverbank. It evolved through various historical forms and is often associated with traditional American culture. The name does not have biblical relevance. Elmore gained popularity as both a surname and a given name over the centuries, and it is now considered a vintage name with a unique charm.

The name Elmore is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elmore has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Elmore' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 614th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 874th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1269th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2661st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7805th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18390th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7989th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Elmore' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elmore"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛl.mɔːr/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Elmore is derived from a combination of the Old English elements 'ælm' meaning 'elm tree' and 'or' meaning 'riverbank' or 'river'.

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Meaning

elm tree by the riverbank

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Language Evolution

Ælmer, Elmer, Elmore

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Historical Usage

Elmore gained popularity as a surname in medieval England and was later adopted as a given name in the 19th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Elmer, Almore, Almira

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Modern Popularity & Image

Elmore is perceived as a traditional and somewhat uncommon name today, often associated with vintage Americana.

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Famous People

Elmore Leonard - American novelist and screenwriter, Elmore James - influential American blues guitarist and singer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elmore"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Elmore"

"Elmore" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 614th of 7545 1,692
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 874th of 6773 960
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1269th of 7552 700
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2661st of 10718 220
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 7805th of 16616 62
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 18390th of 24088 16
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 23106th of 23106 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 7989th of 9107 10

Regional Popularity of "Elmore" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
64.12%
908th/1416
69.25%
955th/1379
20.46%
484th/2366
85.99%
982nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 78.86%
1227th/1556
29.45%
693rd/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
63.27%
1409th/2227
63.42%
1541st/2430
36.28%
1035th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 55.91%
1967th/3518
-
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Elmore" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Elmore"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Elmore" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.