Erma
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Universal; Whole
Background: The name Erma originates from the Germanic word 'ermen,' meaning 'universal' or 'whole.' This name is also linked to the Greek name 'Hermione,' which carries similar connotations of completeness and wholeness.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#543
Total births
55,161
Most popular decade
1920s
(42,981 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,573 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1910
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,421
- Peak year
- 1935
- Peak year births
- 13
- Peak rank
- #2,029
- Most recent year
- 1951
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #3,714
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 30
- First year rank
- #282
- Peak year
- 1920
- Peak year births
- 1,529
- Peak rank
- #152
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 14
- Recent rank
- #7,565
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).