Elmo Name Origin
/EL-moh/-
American (Western) 60%
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Italian (Southern European) 30%
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Philippine (Southeast Asian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Elmo
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Elmo' has roots in Italian and Spanish, meaning 'helmet' or 'protector'. It gained popularity in the United States through media and culture, especially with the character Elmo from Sesame Street. It is also used in the Philippines, likely due to Spanish influence.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Elmo each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).