Holding steady.
Popularity of Ermin since 1915
Babies named Ermin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ermin's real moment was 1917.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 37 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ermin is a rare name with Germanic roots, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1915. It reached its peak usage in 1917, though even then it was given to fewer than 10 boys per year. The trajectory of the name has remained stable at very low frequencies, with no births recorded in the latest year (2025). While it has occasionally appeared in records over the decades, it has never cracked the top 1,000 names. Its similarity to better-known names like Erwin and Ervin may contribute to its obscurity. The name carries an old-fashioned charm that could appeal to parents looking for a distinctive but historically grounded choice.
The name Ermin is of uncertain origin, likely a variant of Erwin, which itself derives from the Old High German elements 'heri' (army) or 'ermen' (whole, universal). It has been recorded in Germany and sporadically in English-speaking countries since the early 20th century, though it has never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Ermin
Names that share Ermin's style, for a brother or sister.
