Elmer Charette

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elmer Charette — Germanic
111K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elmer Charette 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 Charette: Charette, Isère, a commune of the Isère département, France People with the surname Alex Charette (born 1992), African-Canadian football player Benoit Charette (born 1976), Canadian politician Brian Charette (born 1972), American organist Christiane Charette (born 1951), Canadian radio host François de Charette (1763-1796), French chief of the counter-revolutionary insurrection Hervé de Charette (born 1938), French politician Janice Charette (born 1962), Canadian diplomat Manon Charette (1955-2006), Canadian handball player Marie Charette-Poulin (born 1945), Canadian politician Monik Charette . 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: Charette

French

Charette, Isère, a commune of the Isère département, France People with the surname Alex Charette (born 1992), African-Canadian football player Benoit Charette (born 1976), Canadian politician Brian Charette (born 1972), American organist Christiane Charette (born 1951), Canadian radio host François de Charette (1763-1796), French chief of the counter-revolutionary insurrection Hervé de Charette (born 1938), French politician Janice Charette (born 1962), Canadian diplomat Manon Charette (1955-2006), Canadian handball player Marie Charette-Poulin (born 1945), Canadian politician Monik Charette .

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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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Numerology

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

7
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Charette?
The surname Charette originates from French. Charette, Isère, a commune of the Isère département, France People with the surname Alex Charette (born 1992), African-Canadian football player Benoit Charette (born 1976), Canadian politician Brian Charette (born 1972), American organist Christiane Charette (born 1951), Canadian radio host François de Charette (1763-1796), French chief of the counter-revolutionary insurrection Hervé de Charette (born 1938), French politician Janice Charette (born 1962), Canadian diplomat Manon Charette (1955-2006), Canadian handball player Marie Charette-Poulin (born 1945), Canadian politician Monik Charette .
What are the origins of the name Elmer Charette?
The name Elmer Charette combines two different traditions: the first name Elmer has Germanic roots, while the surname Charette originates from French.
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