56,159births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1906Peak · United States
#5238United States 2025
Erma is a girl name family recorded 56,159 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#5238 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1906, at 103.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Erma
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erma | English | 55,187 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5238 | 1906 | ▲ 6 % |
| Erma | English | 698 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1918 | – |
| Erma | English | 274 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1929 | – |
Questions about Erma
How popular is the name Erma?
In 2025 it ranked #5238 in the United States. Official registers record 56,159 births across 3 countries.
When was Erma most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1906, at 103.6 births per 100,000.
Is Erma a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Erma is a girl name.