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Elmira

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Elmira was most popular in 1921, when 122 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,222 that year. In 2025 it ranked #15,103, with 11 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,360 people named Elmira.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#1,222
Births that year122
Total since 18804,360

Elmira over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Elmira’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org