unisex name
Zelmer
ZEL-mer (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 68
Zelmer is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 24% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1946 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1924, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Zelmer Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 6 |
How Popular Is Zelmer?
In 1946, Zelmer was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Zelmer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zelmer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zelmer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zelmer
- English ZEL-mer
Sibling Names for Zelmer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zelmer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zelmer
How popular is the name Zelmer?
In 1946, Zelmer was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Zelmer a girl's or a boy's name?
Zelmer is used for both girls and boys. About 24% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Zelmer?
Zelmer has 2 syllables.
When was Zelmer most popular?
Zelmer peaked in 1924, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.