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The name Erma peaked for boys at #1467 in 1910. Erma is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Erma is a girl's name of English origin meaning "whole, great, universal; army man".

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A variation of the German Irma, Erma emerged in the 19th century in English-speaking countries where its similarity to timeless Emma might have helped it gain popularity. In fact, if you follow its Germanic roots, it relates back to irmin meaning "whole, great", the same as Emma does. 
 
Another possibility is that it derives from Ermina, the Slovene variation of Hermina, the feminine form the Germanic Herman, meaning "army man".
 
Popular in the early 1900s, it hasn't appeared in the US charts since the late '60s. Is it ready for a comeback? Perhaps not quite yet, but then again, it's not too dissimilar to Alma, Emma, and Esther, and it might even appeal to those who like Emerson, but want something more old fashioned. 
 
Very quietly used in the US, it was given to 14 girls in a recent year, while Irma was given to 67.

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The name Erma is currently ranked #960 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #138 in 1911. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in ERMA, ERMA, and ERMA. Erma is occasionally used for boys in 1951.

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