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).