Irma

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Universal; Whole

Background: The name Irma originates from the Germanic word 'irmin,' meaning 'universal' or 'whole.' This term is often thought to relate to strength and completeness. It also connects to the Latin word 'irma,' which holds similar connotations of wholeness.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#460
Total births
73,969
Most popular decade
1920s (36,855 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+21 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1915
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,825
Peak year
1921
Peak year births
10
Peak rank
#2,804
Most recent year
1990
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#8,115

Female

First year
1880
First year births
30
First year rank
#282
Peak year
1920
Peak year births
1,393
Peak rank
#164
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
67
Recent rank
#2,594

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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