The nameErma
Erma is a variant of Irma. It was a top 150 American name around 1911.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Erma comes from the Germanic irmin, "whole, great".
Origin
Germanic.
History
In the United States Erma reached 138th place in 1911.
Famous people named Erma
- Erma Bombeck, humorist
Popularity of the name Erma
Erma in the United States
Erma was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 14,327 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Erma. Its rise began around 1892, and it peaked in 1920. Half of all babies named Erma in the United States were born before 1927, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erma mean?
Erma comes from the Germanic irmin, "whole, great".
What is the origin of the name Erma?
Germanic.
Is Erma a girl's or a boy's name?
Erma is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Erma?
In 2024, Erma was the 7816th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 14 births.
Who are famous people named Erma?
Erma Bombeck, humorist.