Ulmer
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,740 in 1911
0 babies were named Ulmer in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1911–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryUlmer first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1911, when it reached #1,740.
About the name Ulmer
Ulmer is a boy name of English and German origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with U and ending in “-mer”. US birth records list Ulmer for boys from 1911 to 1935, in 14 of those 25 years. Its best year was 1911, when it ranked #1,740 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1935, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.8 | 173,077 boys |
| 1920s | 3.4 | 297,619 boys |
| 1930s | 3.2 | 309,278 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Ulmer
What is the origin of the name Ulmer?
Ulmer has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ulmer a boy or girl name?
Ulmer is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ulmer?
Ulmer is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1935. It peaked at #1,740 in 1911.