How popular is the name Erma in 2025?

Erma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Erma most popular?

Erma peaked in 1910, reaching #1421 among US boy names.

Erma will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Erma entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1421 in 1910, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1421

peak (1910)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Erma are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Erma alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Erma in 2025?: Erma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Erma most popular?: Erma peaked in 1910, reaching #1421 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Erma with classmates?: Erma will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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