Elmer Wiley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elmer Wiley — Germanic
111K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elmer Wiley 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 Wiley: Wiley Brooks (1936–2016), founder of the Breatharian Institute of America Wiley Young Daniel (1946–2019), American judge Wiley Miller (born 1951), pen name of American newspaper cartoonist David Wiley Miller Wiley Nickel (born 1975), American politician Wiley Post (1898–1935), American aviator, the first person to fly solo around the world Wiley Rutledge (1894–1949), American jurist, Supreme Court justice Wiley Scribner (1840–1889), American politician Wiley Wiggins (born 1976), American game designer and actor Surname Alan Wiley (born 1960), British football referee Alexander Wiley (1884–1967. 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: Wiley

English

Wiley Brooks (1936–2016), founder of the Breatharian Institute of America Wiley Young Daniel (1946–2019), American judge Wiley Miller (born 1951), pen name of American newspaper cartoonist David Wiley Miller Wiley Nickel (born 1975), American politician Wiley Post (1898–1935), American aviator, the first person to fly solo around the world Wiley Rutledge (1894–1949), American jurist, Supreme Court justice Wiley Scribner (1840–1889), American politician Wiley Wiggins (born 1976), American game designer and actor Surname Alan Wiley (born 1960), British football referee Alexander Wiley (1884–1967.

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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 Wiley

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 Wiley:

1
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Wiley?
The surname Wiley originates from English. Wiley Brooks (1936–2016), founder of the Breatharian Institute of America Wiley Young Daniel (1946–2019), American judge Wiley Miller (born 1951), pen name of American newspaper cartoonist David Wiley Miller Wiley Nickel (born 1975), American politician Wiley Post (1898–1935), American aviator, the first person to fly solo around the world Wiley Rutledge (1894–1949), American jurist, Supreme Court justice Wiley Scribner (1840–1889), American politician Wiley Wiggins (born 1976), American game designer and actor Surname Alan Wiley (born 1960), British football referee Alexander Wiley (1884–1967.
What are the origins of the name Elmer Wiley?
The name Elmer Wiley combines two different traditions: the first name Elmer has Germanic roots, while the surname Wiley originates from English.
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