NAME PROFILE
Erma
Erma is a Germanic name meaning 'universal' or 'whole,' often associated with warmth and charm. It evokes the image of someone who brings people together with their kindness and wit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 55,187 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
OH — 24%PA — 21%CA — 20%TX — 19%MS — 16%
Notable People
Erma Bombeck (Humorist and Author) · Erma Franklin (Singer) · Erma Lee (Activist) · Erma Watson (Poet) · Erma D. Smith (Scholar)
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