Irma Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Irma is a name of Germanic origin meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It has evolved through various forms and gained popularity in the 19th century. The name is associated with classic traits and has no biblical relevance.
The name Irma is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Irma has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Irma' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4493rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3273rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4091st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7683rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11113th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 167th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 221st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 299th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 451st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 769th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1564th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2745th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Irma' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Irma"
Pronunciation
/ˈɪər.mə/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Irma is derived from the Germanic element 'ermen' which means 'whole' or 'universal'. It has been used in various forms across different cultures.
Meaning
whole, universal
Language Evolution
Erma, Irma, Irmin
Historical Usage
The name Irma gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in German-speaking countries, and has been used in various cultures since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Irma, Irmina, Irmy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Irma is considered a classic name with a vintage charm, though it is less common among younger generations.
Famous People
Irma Rombauer - Author of 'The Joy of Cooking', Irma La Douce - A character from the French musical and film, Irma P. Hall - An American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Irma"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Irma"
"Irma" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4493rd of 7545 | 45 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3273rd of 6773 | 97 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4091st of 7552 | 66 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7683rd of 10718 | 20 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11113th of 16616 | 24 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 167th of 9107 | 24,105 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 221st of 9204 | 15,145 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 299th of 12526 | 16,752 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 451st of 19264 | 7,413 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 769th of 27321 | 3,986 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1564th of 35406 | 2,096 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2745th of 30306 | 754 |
Regional Popularity of "Irma" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
91.29% 2148th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
68.91% 1966th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Irma" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
9.68% 137th/1416 |
11.97% 165th/1379 |
7.65% 181st/2366 |
14.97% 171st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
14.04% 217th/1546 |
14.01% 218th/1556 |
8.50% 200th/2353 |
17.00% 263rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
22.18% 494th/2227 |
19.47% 473rd/2430 |
7.43% 212th/2853 |
9.55% 265th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
25.30% 743rd/2937 |
19.70% 686th/3483 |
10.69% 376th/3518 |
7.69% 311th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
36.04% 1328th/3685 |
30.79% 1378th/4475 |
14.54% 755th/5194 |
7.63% 482nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.00% 2291st/4582 |
52.38% 2705th/5164 |
20.07% 1468th/7313 |
14.62% 1091st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.92% 3184th/3984 |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
33.70% 2299th/6822 |
33.32% 2091st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Irma"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Irma" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.