Elmore
Elmore is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Moor near the elm trees, or elm hill.
Origin and history
Elmore is an English surname turned given name, originating as a habitational place name. It derived from Old English roots meaning 'elm tree moor' or 'elm tree hill'. While historically well-established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it is now an uncommon vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,957 babies in the United States have been named Elmore since 1880. It ranks #2018 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- AL (18.9 %)
- SC (17.9 %)
- LA (16 %)
- NC (12.7 %)
- VA (10.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 117 |
| 1890-1900 | 154 |
| 1900-1910 | 206 |
| 1910-1920 | 789 |
| 1920-1930 | 849 |
| 1930-1940 | 554 |
| 1940-1950 | 484 |
| 1950-1960 | 394 |
| 1960-1970 | 176 |
| 1970-1980 | 145 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 16 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Elmore
- Elmore Leonard: Novelist, Screenwriter
- Elmore James: Musician, Guitarist
Fun facts
- The name original referred to a village in Gloucestershire, England, named for its proximity to elm trees and marshy ground.
- American novelist Elmore Leonard helped keep the name recognizable through his popular crime fiction and screen adaptations.