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).

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