Ermelinda

Ermelinda is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Ermelinda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ermelinda

Ermelinda belongs to the Portuguese 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, Ermelinda first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1676 in 1930, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 1,374 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ermelinda in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1676 in 1930
Peak year
1964
Total since 1880
1,374

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ermelinda mean?

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

Is Ermelinda a boy or girl name?

Ermelinda is a girl name.

What origin is the name Ermelinda?

Ermelinda comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Ermelinda?

Ermelinda first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1676 in 1930, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.