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Erma

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Erma was most popular in 1920, when 1,541 American babies were given the name — ranking #263 that year. In 2025 it ranked #9,082, with 24 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 55,187 people named Erma.

Most popular in1920
Rank that year#263
Births that year1,541
Total since 188055,187

Erma over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Erma’s peak in 1920. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org