Total births
331
Girls' name · since 1915
Ermalinda
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 331 babies named Ermalinda, peaking in 1951. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 331
- total births
- 1915–1978
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Ermalinda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 331 recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ermalinda has been recorded 331 times among girls since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1978.
- 331 total births
- 1915–1978 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
331 girls have been named Ermalinda since 1915, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1978.
- 331
- total births
- 1915–1978
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Ermalinda was born in this single decade.
1951
Single peak year
14 babies were named Ermalinda in 1951 - its busiest year on record.
Ermalinda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ermalinda's full recorded timeline at 1953, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1970, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1951 peak of 14 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ermalinda at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1951
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Ermalinda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1978
- Peak year (1951)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Ermalinda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Ermalinda's strongest decade.
85 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Ermalinda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 13
1910s
13 births
- 1920s
1920s
44 births
- 1930s 13
1930s
13 births
- 1940s
1940s
54 births
- 1950s
1950s
85 births
- 1960s
1960s
73 births
- 1970s
1970s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 85 births (26% of all-time use).
Ermalinda by state
Where Ermalinda concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 5.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 3.3% |
California share of Ermalinda's total US births 5.4%
Even split
18 of 331 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ermalinda? ▼
Ermalinda has been given to 331 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1978. 14 babies were born in 1951, its single highest year.
When was Ermalinda most popular? ▼
Ermalinda was most popular in the 1950s decade with 85 total births. The single peak year was 1951.
Where is Ermalinda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ermalinda are California (18 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Ermalinda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ermalinda since 1915 -- 64 years through the most recent 1978 data.
What names are similar to Ermalinda? ▼
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 Ermalinda's data
- Ermalinda's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (85 total births) through the 1970s (49) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ermalindas (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Ermalinda
Nearby Names Like Ermalinda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ermalinda
Erma Girl
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Erminia Girl
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Ermelinda Girl
1,374 births
Ermine Girl
522 births
Ermal Girl
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Compare Ermalinda side by side: Ermalinda vs Erma Ermalinda vs Erminia Ermalinda vs Ermelinda
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1915–1978 (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. "Ermalinda: Baby Name Since 1915 - 331 Births, Peak 1951." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ermalinda. 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 Ermalinda 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 July 2026.