What does the name Erma mean?

The name Erma means "Whole, universal".

What is the origin of the name Erma?

Erma is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Erma?

In 2023, 14 babies were named Erma in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Erma a girl's name?

Yes, Erma is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Erma

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Births Last Year: 14 →

All-Time Total: 48,865

Peak Year: 1920

Erma is a variant of the name Irma, which is of German origin. It is believed to be derived from the Germanic element "ermen," meaning "whole" or "universal."

Notable Namesakes

Erma Bombeck - Humorist and author known for her witty columns.
Erma Franklin - Gospel and R&B singer, Aretha Franklin's sister.
Erma Henderson - Civil rights activist and Detroit City Council member.
Erma Bergmann - American baseball player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Erma C. Johnson Hadley - First African American woman to serve as a judge in Texas.
Erma Perham Proetz - American sculptor known for her bronze works.
Erma Fisk - American actress known for her work in silent films.
Erma Taylor - Canadian politician and former mayor of Oshawa.
Erma Tranter - Environmentalist and former president of Friends of the Parks.
Erma Elzy-Jones - Educator and civil rights activist in Mississippi.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Erma

Maylynn Kendyll Annalynn Chloey Britny Kristan Layne Karah

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Erma

Monroe Deryk Kellin Domanick Bryden Bayne Kayne Haydn

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Erma

Irma

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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