Holding steady.
Popularity of Ermalinda since 1915
Babies named Ermalinda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 44 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 85 |
| 1960s | 73 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ermalinda is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915. It never entered the top 1000, reflecting its uncommon status. Its peak year was 1951, during the mid-20th century, after which usage declined. The name's trajectory has remained stable at very low numbers, with no recent revival. It likely derives from Germanic roots, but its exact origin is uncertain, possibly a variant of Ermelinda. This name carries a vintage, elaborate quality reminiscent of early 20th-century naming trends.
Ermalinda is likely a variant of Ermelinda, a name from Germanic elements 'ermen' meaning 'whole, universal' and 'lind' meaning 'soft, tender' via Linde. It emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1915, and saw modest use primarily in the 1950s, peaking in 1951.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Erma, Linda, Mindi
Sibling names for Ermalinda
Names that share Ermalinda's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Rosalinda, Ermenegilda, Adelinda, Clemencia, Leonarda
Brothers: Ermenegildo, Alfonso, Leopold, Isidoro, Eliseo
