Erman
Erman is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Whole, universal, or army man.
Origin and history
Erman is a name of Old High German origin, derived from elements meaning whole or universal. It is closely related to names like Herman and Armand, though it has remained uncommon in the United States. Historical U.S. birth data shows modest usage throughout the early-to-mid 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
652 babies in the United States have been named Erman since 1880. It ranks #4024 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- WV (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 143 |
| 1920-1930 | 193 |
| 1930-1940 | 128 |
| 1940-1950 | 89 |
| 1950-1960 | 53 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The prefix 'Erm-' is an ancient Germanic element meaning whole or universal, also found in names like Emma and Irma.
- While Germanic in origin, Erman is also used in Turkish as a distinct given name meaning soldier or brave man.