Elmer Barney

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elmer Barney — Germanic
111K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elmer Barney is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Elmer is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Elmer is a name of Germanic British origin. The given name originated as a surname, a medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, derived from Old English æþel (noble) and mær (famous). It was adopted as a given name in the United States, "in honor of the popularity of the brothers Ebenezer and Jonathan Elmer, leading supporters of the American Revolution". The name has declined in popularity since the first decades of the 20th century and fell out of the top 1,000 names used for American boys in 2009. The surname Barney: Albert B. Barney (1835–1910), American politician Albert W. Barney Jr. (1920–2010), American lawyer and Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court Alice Pike Barney (1857–1931), American painter Bob Barney (born 1932), professor and Olympic scholar Charles D. Barney (1844–1945), American stockbroker, founder of Charles D. Barney & Co Darwin Barney (born 1985), American baseball player Dave Barney (born 1932), American educator and swimming coach George Barney (1792–1862), Royal Engineers officer and Lieutenant Governor of the Colony of North Australia Gerald O. Elmer is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 111K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Elmer reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Elmer

Germanic

Elmer is a name of Germanic British origin. The given name originated as a surname, a medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, derived from Old English æþel (noble) and mær (famous). It was adopted as a given name in the United States, "in honor of the popularity of the brothers Ebenezer and Jonathan Elmer, leading supporters of the American Revolution". The name has declined in popularity since the first decades of the 20th century and fell out of the top 1,000 names used for American boys in 2009.

Surname: Barney

English

Albert B. Barney (1835–1910), American politician Albert W. Barney Jr. (1920–2010), American lawyer and Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court Alice Pike Barney (1857–1931), American painter Bob Barney (born 1932), professor and Olympic scholar Charles D. Barney (1844–1945), American stockbroker, founder of Charles D. Barney & Co Darwin Barney (born 1985), American baseball player Dave Barney (born 1932), American educator and swimming coach George Barney (1792–1862), Royal Engineers officer and Lieutenant Governor of the Colony of North Australia Gerald O.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Elmer is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Elmer by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Elmer Barney

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Elmer Barney:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Elmer?
The first name Elmer originates from Germanic. Elmer is a name of Germanic British origin. The given name originated as a surname, a medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, derived from Old English æþel (noble) and mær (famous). It was adopted as a given name in the United States, "in honor of the popularity of the brothers Ebenezer and Jonathan Elmer, leading supporters of the American Revolution". The name has declined in popularity since the first decades of the 20th century and fell out of the top 1,000 names used for American boys in 2009.
When was Elmer most popular?
The name Elmer reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Barney?
The surname Barney originates from English. Albert B. Barney (1835–1910), American politician Albert W. Barney Jr. (1920–2010), American lawyer and Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court Alice Pike Barney (1857–1931), American painter Bob Barney (born 1932), professor and Olympic scholar Charles D. Barney (1844–1945), American stockbroker, founder of Charles D. Barney & Co Darwin Barney (born 1985), American baseball player Dave Barney (born 1932), American educator and swimming coach George Barney (1792–1862), Royal Engineers officer and Lieutenant Governor of the Colony of North Australia Gerald O.
What are the origins of the name Elmer Barney?
The name Elmer Barney combines two different traditions: the first name Elmer has Germanic roots, while the surname Barney originates from English.
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