Erma

Erma is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 14 girls in the United States.

Erma at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Erma

Erma belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Erma first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #138 in 1911, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 54,923 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Erma in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#138 in 1911
Peak year
1920
Babies named Erma in 2024
14
Total since 1880
54,923

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Erma mean?

The meaning of Erma is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Erma a boy or girl name?

Erma is a girl name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Erma?

Erma comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Erma?

Erma first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #138 in 1911, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].