Find out how popular the first name Elmore has been for the last 48 years (from 1974 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Elmore by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Elmore is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Elmore.

The history of the first name Elmore

The name Elmore has its origins in Old English and is derived from the elements "ælf" meaning "elf" and "mor" meaning "moor" or "marsh." It was originally a surname referring to someone who lived near a marshy area inhabited by elves or supernatural creatures. The earliest recorded spelling of the name as a given name dates back to the late 16th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Elmore was Elmore Everard, an English colonist who settled in Virginia in the 1630s. He is noted for being one of the first English settlers in the colony.

Another notable bearer of the name was Elmore Peairs (1830-1905), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana in the late 19th century.

In the field of literature, Elmore Leonard (1925-2013) was a renowned American novelist and screenwriter known for his crime fiction works such as "Get Shorty" and "Justified." He is considered one of the most influential writers in the genre.

Elmore James (1918-1963) was an influential American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter from Mississippi. He is credited with developing the distinctive electric slide guitar style that influenced many later rock and blues musicians.

Elmore Rual Torn Jr. (1944-2019) was an American actor, director, and producer. He is best known for his roles in films such as "Men in Black," "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story," and "The Man Who Fell to Earth."

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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