How Many People Are Named Erma?

55,161

people in the United States are named Erma

1 in 6,073 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1023

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0165%

Of US population

Peak Year

1920

1,541 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: UR-mə
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Variant of IRMA. It began to be used in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, along with Irma.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.6%
Male
0.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 94.6 years old

Young (<30) 623
1.1%
Adult (30–60) 1,972
3.6%
Senior (>60) 52,566
95.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 3,978
Pennsylvania 3,827
Ohio 2,791
Arkansas 2,697
Missouri 2,208
Illinois 2,009
Oklahoma 1,857
Mississippi 1,855
Michigan 1,500
North Carolina 1,428

💡 Fun Facts About "Erma"

  • 14 babies were named Erma in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1920
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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