Erma
- Pronunciation
- [Er-ma]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- War Goddess
- Origin
- German
Erma Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 54,923 baby girls have been named Erma. The name peaked in 1920 with 1,529 US births that year (rank #152). In 2024, ranked #7685 nationally — 7,533 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Erma
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Erma births are: Texas (3,978), Pennsylvania (3,827), Ohio (2,791).
Other German-Origin Names Like Erma
If you like Erma's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
4-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Erma's exact length and starting letter: Eada, Eara, Earc, Earh, Earl.
Quick Facts About Erma
Variant Forms
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Compare Erma to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Erma against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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