Holding steady.
Popularity of Erman since 1897
Babies named Erman per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Erman's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 143 |
| 1920s | 193 |
| 1930s | 128 |
| 1940s | 89 |
| 1950s | 53 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Erman is an exceedingly rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1897. It has never entered the top 1,000 rankings, maintaining a stable but minimal presence. Its peak year of use was also 1897, when it was recorded for a handful of boys. The name's origins are obscure; it is likely a variant of Herman or a modern surname adoption. Given its scarcity, Erman has no strong associations with any particular region of the U.S.
Erman is a rare given name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Herman, which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'heri' (army) and 'man' (man), but the altered spelling is a modern invention. Alternatively, it could be a surname used as a given name. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the late 19th century but never gained widespread use.
Sibling names for Erman
Names that share Erman's style, for a brother or sister.
