Irma
boy nameIrma entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2322 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2322
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3997 |
| 1920s | #3561 |
| 1930s | #3267 |
| 1940s | #3243 |
| 1950s | #3508 |
| 1960s | #3776 |
| 1970s | #5500 |
| 1980s | #5602 |
| 1990s | #8117 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Irma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Irma alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Irma in 2025?
- Irma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Irma most popular?
- Irma peaked in 1940, reaching #2322 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Irma with classmates?
- Irma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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