Erna
girl nameErna entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #256 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#256
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #513 |
| 1890s | #299 |
| 1900s | #325 |
| 1910s | #348 |
| 1920s | #487 |
| 1930s | #667 |
| 1940s | #1078 |
| 1950s | #1715 |
| 1960s | #3092 |
| 1970s | #6312 |
| 1980s | #8856 |
| 1990s | #13749 |
| 2000s | #10906 |
| 2010s | #14045 |
| 2020s | #13464 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Erna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Erna alive today was born around 1919, making them about 106 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Erna in 2025?
- Erna is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Erna most popular?
- Erna peaked in 1898, reaching #256 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Erna with classmates?
- Erna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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