Erma

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Erma

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Erma is a short for several Germanic names like Ermentrude (Great Strength), or Ermenguard (Great Guard). In both cases it comes from “ermin” meaning “Great.”
It is very similar in origin to Emma.

History:
Erma was introduced to the English-speaking word at the end of the 19th century, was successful for a time, and has since declined.

Pronunciation: urr-mah.

Alternates: Irma.

See also: Irma.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Erma Bombeck (1927-1996)
American humorist.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.079 % named Irma
0.041 % named Erma

Popularity of Erma:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 157th most popular.
1910-1920: 145th most popular.
1920-1930: 162nd most popular.
1930-1940: 197th most popular.
1940-1950: 279th most popular.
1950-1960: 440th most popular.
1960-1970: 734th most popular.
1970-2000: N/A