Irma
Irma is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Universal, whole, or complete.
Origin and history
Irma is a classic female name of Old High German origin, derived from roots meaning universal or whole. It was widely popular in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, though it is used far less frequently today. The name shares its linguistic root with other classic Germanic names such as Emma.
Popularity in the United States
73,769 babies in the United States have been named Irma since 1880. It ranks #462 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1716.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.9 %)
- CA (12.8 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- LA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 733 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,407 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,909 |
| 1910-1920 | 10,461 |
| 1920-1930 | 12,237 |
| 1930-1940 | 8,517 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,752 |
| 1950-1960 | 9,431 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,073 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,029 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,638 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,213 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,348 |
| 2010-2019 | 636 |
| 2020-2029 | 385 |
Famous people named Irma
- Irma Thomas: Singer, Musician
- Irma Rangel: Politician, Attorney
Fun facts
- Irma derives from the same Germanic element 'ermin' as the name Emma.
- The name was a top 100 name for girls in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.