Irma
- Pronunciation
- [Ir-ma]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- War Goddess
- Origin
- German
Irma Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 73,717 baby girls have been named Irma. The name peaked in 1920 with 1,393 US births that year (rank #164). In 2024, ranked #2609 nationally — 2,445 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Irma
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Irma births are: Texas (14,301), California (7,973), New York (4,592).
Other German-Origin Names Like Irma
If you like Irma's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
4-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Irma's exact length and starting letter: Iago, Iain, Idal, Idas, Iden.
Quick Facts About Irma
Variant Forms
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Compare Irma to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Irma 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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