Total births
342
Unisex name · since 1899
Ermal
Since 1899, U.S. Social Security records show 342 babies named Ermal, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 342
- total births
- 1899–1939
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
342 girls have been named Ermal since 1899, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ermal has been recorded 342 times among girls since 1899, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1899 to 1939.
- 342 total births
- 1899–1939 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
342 girls have been named Ermal since 1899, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1939.
- 342
- total births
- 1899–1939
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Ermal was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
23 babies were named Ermal in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Ermal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ermal's full recorded timeline at 1919, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1901, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ermal at a glance
Last recorded 1939Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1899
Ermal popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1899–1939
- Peak year (1916)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Ermal popularity over time - boys
261 total births recorded since 1909 (Ermal as boys' name)
Ermal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Ermal's strongest decade.
122 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Ermal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s
1900s
50 births
- 1910s
1910s
122 births
- 1920s
1920s
121 births
- 1930s 43
1930s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 122 births (36% of all-time use).
Ermal by state
Where Ermal concentrates geographically, total births since 1899
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 5 | 1.5% |
Missouri share of Ermal's total US births 1.5%
5 of 342 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ermal? ▼
Ermal has been given to 342 babies in the U.S. since 1899, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1939. 23 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Ermal most popular? ▼
Ermal was most popular in the 1910s decade with 122 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Ermal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ermal are Missouri (5 births).
Is Ermal a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ermal is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 342 births, and as a boy's name it has 261 births.
How long has the name Ermal been used? ▼
Records for Ermal go back to 1899, giving 41 years of history through 1939.
What names are similar to Ermal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Erma, Erminia, Ermelinda, Ermine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ermal's data
- Ermal's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (122 total births) through the 1930s (43) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Missouri records the most Ermals (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ermal
Nearby Names Like Ermal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ermal
Erma Girl
#7596 54,949 births
Erminia Girl
1,497 births
Ermelinda Girl
1,374 births
Ermine Girl
522 births
Ermalinda Girl
331 births
Compare Ermal side by side: Ermal vs Erma Ermal vs Erminia Ermal vs Ermelinda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1899–1939 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ermal: Baby Name Since 1899 - 342 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ermal. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ermal draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.