Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Erma
Endangered
Down 98.4% from peak
Peak era
1920
Peak births
1,529
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Erma
How many people are named Erma?
An estimated 8,187 living Americans are named Erma.
How rare is Erma?
Erma is very rare among babies today, with 24 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 98.4% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Erma?
The median age of a living American named Erma is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 60 and 79 years old.
Is Erma still popular?
No. Erma is endangered as a baby name, down 98.4% from its 1920 peak with 24 births in 2025.
Where is Erma most common?
Erma has its strongest geographic signal in Arkansas, where it appears 8.6× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19202025
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
98.4%
2025
24
All-time
54,949