Gilmer
- Pronunciation
- [Gil-mer]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Sword Bearer.
- Origin
- Scottish
Gilmer Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,187 baby boys have been named Gilmer. The name peaked in 1918 with 44 US births that year (rank #1021). In 2024, ranked #10200 nationally — 9,179 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Gilmer
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Gilmer births are: North Carolina (260), Virginia (116), Texas (16).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Gilmer
If you like Gilmer's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Gilmer's exact length and starting letter: Gaagii, Gabbar, Gabhan, Gabino, Gabrio.
Quick Facts About Gilmer
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Compare Gilmer to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Gilmer against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).