Elmer Carillo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elmer Carillo — Germanic
111K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elmer Carillo 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 Carillo: Andrés Carillo (born 1980), Cuban fencer Frank Carillo (born 1950), American musician Luigi Carillo (born 1996), Italian footballer Maria Barbara Carillo (1625–1721), woman burned at the stake during the Spanish Inquisition Mario Carillo (1883–1958), Italian actor Mary Carillo (born 1957), American tennis player, writer, and sportscaster Carillo Gritti (1942–2016), Brazilian Roman Catholic bishop 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: Carillo

Spanish

Andrés Carillo (born 1980), Cuban fencer Frank Carillo (born 1950), American musician Luigi Carillo (born 1996), Italian footballer Maria Barbara Carillo (1625–1721), woman burned at the stake during the Spanish Inquisition Mario Carillo (1883–1958), Italian actor Mary Carillo (born 1957), American tennis player, writer, and sportscaster Carillo Gritti (1942–2016), Brazilian Roman Catholic bishop

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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 Carillo

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 Carillo:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Personality Number

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

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 Carillo?
The surname Carillo originates from Spanish. Andrés Carillo (born 1980), Cuban fencer Frank Carillo (born 1950), American musician Luigi Carillo (born 1996), Italian footballer Maria Barbara Carillo (1625–1721), woman burned at the stake during the Spanish Inquisition Mario Carillo (1883–1958), Italian actor Mary Carillo (born 1957), American tennis player, writer, and sportscaster Carillo Gritti (1942–2016), Brazilian Roman Catholic bishop
What are the origins of the name Elmer Carillo?
The name Elmer Carillo combines two different traditions: the first name Elmer has Germanic roots, while the surname Carillo originates from Spanish.
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