Holding steady.
Popularity of Ermel since 1913
Babies named Ermel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 | 15 |
| 1920s | 22 | 20 |
| 1930s | 6 | 13 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ermel is a rare unisex name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1913, its peak year of usage. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but extremely low trajectory, never ranking among the top 1000 names. With a 1-in-N rate incalculably high due to its scarcity, Ermel is virtually absent from modern birth certificates. No states reported significant usage, reflecting its nationwide rarity. This name is rarely encountered today, making it a distinctly uncommon choice.
Ermel is a rare given name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Ermine, which itself derives from the Old English 'eormen' meaning 'whole' or 'great', or it could be a diminutive form of names like Hermel or Ermengarde. The name has seen very limited use, primarily in the early 20th century, and did not gain widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Ermel
Names that share Ermel's style, for a brother or sister.
