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Erma

Erma is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Erma?

Recorded births named Erma by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	55,187 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Erma's popularity over time

Babies named Erma per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1920 (1,541/yr).

When was Erma popular?

Erma reached its peak in 1920, when it was the #263 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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