Elmer Still

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elmer Still — Germanic
111K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elmer Still 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 Still: Alexa Still (born 1963), New Zealand-born flutist Alfred Still (1869–1963), British electrical engineer Alicia Lloyd Still (1869–1944), British nurse, teacher and hospital matron Andrew Still (actor) (born 1993), Scottish actor Andrew Taylor Still (1828–1917), American physician and founder of osteopathy Art Still (born 1955), American professional football player; brother of Valerie (below) Bryan Still (born 1974), American professional football player Clyfford Still (1904–1980), American artist and painter Eric Still (born 1967), American football player George Frederic Still (1868–1941), En. 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: Still

Scottish

Alexa Still (born 1963), New Zealand-born flutist Alfred Still (1869–1963), British electrical engineer Alicia Lloyd Still (1869–1944), British nurse, teacher and hospital matron Andrew Still (actor) (born 1993), Scottish actor Andrew Taylor Still (1828–1917), American physician and founder of osteopathy Art Still (born 1955), American professional football player; brother of Valerie (below) Bryan Still (born 1974), American professional football player Clyfford Still (1904–1980), American artist and painter Eric Still (born 1967), American football player George Frederic Still (1868–1941), En.

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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 Still

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 Still:

8
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Still?
The surname Still originates from Scottish. Alexa Still (born 1963), New Zealand-born flutist Alfred Still (1869–1963), British electrical engineer Alicia Lloyd Still (1869–1944), British nurse, teacher and hospital matron Andrew Still (actor) (born 1993), Scottish actor Andrew Taylor Still (1828–1917), American physician and founder of osteopathy Art Still (born 1955), American professional football player; brother of Valerie (below) Bryan Still (born 1974), American professional football player Clyfford Still (1904–1980), American artist and painter Eric Still (born 1967), American football player George Frederic Still (1868–1941), En.
What are the origins of the name Elmer Still?
The name Elmer Still combines two different traditions: the first name Elmer has Germanic roots, while the surname Still originates from Scottish.
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