Elmer Heil

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elmer Heil — Germanic
111K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elmer Heil 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 Heil: Bob Heil (1940–2024), American sound and radio engineer, founder of Heil Sound Hubertus Heil (born 1972), German politician Jennifer Heil (born 1983), Canadian freestyle skier Jerry Heil (born 1995), Ukrainian singer John Heil (born 1943), American philosopher Julius P. Heil (1876–1949), American politician, 30th governor of the State of Wisconsin Manon Heil (born 1997), French association football player Mechthild Heil (born 1961), German politician Oskar Heil (1908–1994), German electrical engineer, inventor of the air motion transformer Reinhold Heil (born 1954), German-American composer 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: Heil

French

Bob Heil (1940–2024), American sound and radio engineer, founder of Heil Sound Hubertus Heil (born 1972), German politician Jennifer Heil (born 1983), Canadian freestyle skier Jerry Heil (born 1995), Ukrainian singer John Heil (born 1943), American philosopher Julius P. Heil (1876–1949), American politician, 30th governor of the State of Wisconsin Manon Heil (born 1997), French association football player Mechthild Heil (born 1961), German politician Oskar Heil (1908–1994), German electrical engineer, inventor of the air motion transformer Reinhold Heil (born 1954), German-American composer

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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 Heil

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 Heil:

6
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Heil?
The surname Heil originates from French. Bob Heil (1940–2024), American sound and radio engineer, founder of Heil Sound Hubertus Heil (born 1972), German politician Jennifer Heil (born 1983), Canadian freestyle skier Jerry Heil (born 1995), Ukrainian singer John Heil (born 1943), American philosopher Julius P. Heil (1876–1949), American politician, 30th governor of the State of Wisconsin Manon Heil (born 1997), French association football player Mechthild Heil (born 1961), German politician Oskar Heil (1908–1994), German electrical engineer, inventor of the air motion transformer Reinhold Heil (born 1954), German-American composer
What are the origins of the name Elmer Heil?
The name Elmer Heil combines two different traditions: the first name Elmer has Germanic roots, while the surname Heil originates from French.
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