Elmer Brummett

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elmer Brummett — Germanic
111K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elmer Brummett 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 Brummett: Austin Brummett (born 2004), American soccer player Greg Brummett (born 1967), American baseball pitcher Lyle Brummett (born 1956), American serial killer Palmira Brummett (born 1950), American historian Tim Brummett (born 1952), American singer-songwriter Tyson Brummett (1984–2020), American baseball pitcher 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: Brummett

English

Austin Brummett (born 2004), American soccer player Greg Brummett (born 1967), American baseball pitcher Lyle Brummett (born 1956), American serial killer Palmira Brummett (born 1950), American historian Tim Brummett (born 1952), American singer-songwriter Tyson Brummett (1984–2020), American baseball pitcher

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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 Brummett

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 Brummett:

3
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Brummett?
The surname Brummett originates from English. Austin Brummett (born 2004), American soccer player Greg Brummett (born 1967), American baseball pitcher Lyle Brummett (born 1956), American serial killer Palmira Brummett (born 1950), American historian Tim Brummett (born 1952), American singer-songwriter Tyson Brummett (1984–2020), American baseball pitcher
What are the origins of the name Elmer Brummett?
The name Elmer Brummett combines two different traditions: the first name Elmer has Germanic roots, while the surname Brummett originates from English.
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