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.
- #14,828 of 72,339
- all-time among girls
- 342
- born since 1899
- 1910s
- peak 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.
- #14,828 of 72,339 all-time among girls
- 342 born since 1899
- 1910s peak decade
Data updated Aug 2026
The verdict
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ermal ranks #14,828 of 72,339 girls' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). 342 born since 1899, peaking in the 1910s.
- #14,828 of 72,339
- all-time among girls
- 342
- born since 1899
- 1910s
- peak decade
Ermal's 342 recorded births place it above 79.47% of the 72,339 girls names in the full SSA archive.
The state file records this name in 1 jurisdictions, led by Missouri.
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 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
1910s is the heaviest window (122 births, 36% of the file).
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% |
5 of 342 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ermal? ▼
Where does Ermal sit in the SSA name archive? ▼
When was Ermal most popular? ▼
Where is Ermal most popular? ▼
Is Ermal a unisex name? ▼
How long has the name Ermal been used? ▼
What names are similar to Ermal? ▼
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
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
Compare Ermal side by side: Ermal vs Erma Ermal vs Erminia Ermal vs Ermelinda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Nationwide names with similar peak year or record span
Two nationwide peer axes for Ermal: closest SSA peak year, and closest first→latest record span. Distinct from the spelling and current-rank neighborhoods above.
Similar peak year (~1916)
Similar record span (~40 yrs)
Peak year is the single SSA year with the most births for that name; record span is first-to-latest year in the national files, not a recommendation or shared origin claim.
Data Sources
Data as of August 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).
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 August 2026.