Ermelinda
girl nameErmelinda entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1661 in 1930, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1661
peak (1930)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2930 |
| 1920s | #2758 |
| 1930s | #2743 |
| 1940s | #2827 |
| 1950s | #2329 |
| 1960s | #2498 |
| 1970s | #4266 |
| 1980s | #6132 |
| 1990s | #8652 |
| 2000s | #13980 |
| 2010s | #14406 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Ermelinda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ermelinda alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ermelinda in 2025?
- Ermelinda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ermelinda most popular?
- Ermelinda peaked in 1930, reaching #1661 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ermelinda with classmates?
- Ermelinda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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