Erma
Erma is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Universal, whole, or complete.
Origin and history
Erma is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the element 'erm' meaning 'entire' or 'universal'. It became popular in the English-speaking world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is considered a classic vintage name in the United States, used less frequently in modern times.
Popularity in the United States
54,949 babies in the United States have been named Erma since 1880. It ranks #550 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1977.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.6 %)
- PA (8.3 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- AR (5.9 %)
- MO (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 540 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,895 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,623 |
| 1910-1920 | 10,953 |
| 1920-1930 | 14,260 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,701 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,555 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,916 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,719 |
| 1970-1980 | 639 |
| 1980-1990 | 385 |
| 1990-2000 | 235 |
| 2000-2010 | 225 |
| 2010-2019 | 179 |
| 2020-2029 | 124 |
Famous people named Erma
- Erma Bombeck: Humorist, Author
- Erma Franklin: Singer
Fun facts
- It shares the same Ancient Germanic root 'erm' as names like Irma, Emma, and Herman.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the United States during the 1900s and 1910s.