Compare two names
Irma and Erma side by side: Irma peaked in 1920 and Erma in 1920; in 2025 they were given to 50 and 24 babies.
Irma and Erma, year by year
Girls and boys together; Irma solid, Erma dashed.
| Irma | Erma | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 50 | 24 |
| Rank 2025 | #3,181 among girls’ names | #5,291 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 74,021 | 55,187 |
| Peak year | 1920 | 1920 |
| Girls | 99.7% | 99.6% |
| Alive, estimated | 30,900 | 12,200 |
| Median age | 64 | 76 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.