Ermine
girl nameErmine entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #817 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#817
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1066 |
| 1890s | #1226 |
| 1900s | #1508 |
| 1910s | #1714 |
| 1920s | #2501 |
| 1930s | #3310 |
| 1940s | #4218 |
| 1950s | #5031 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ermine are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ermine alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ermine in 2025?
- Ermine is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ermine most popular?
- Ermine peaked in 1883, reaching #817 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ermine with classmates?
- Ermine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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