How Many People Are Named Erman?

Complete statistics for the name Erman: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Erman
Very Rare
German

Erman is a very rare male name, with only 124 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,665,707 Americans. The vast majority of these folks are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~612
Living in US
1 in 541,584
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
German origin, meaning 'whole'
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 typically represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

27,689
Worldwide Bearers
#29,624
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
11,521
🇹🇷 Turkey
10,928
🇵🇭 Philippines
968
🇲🇾 Malaysia
864
🇺🇸 United States
702
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
354
🇨🇩 DR Congo
267
🇵🇪 Peru
143
🇨🇴 Colombia
139
🇲🇽 Mexico
136

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
124 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
15
Would be 30–60 (2%)
637
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 652 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Erman Through the Generations

Erman has been a name that's seen its peak and now enjoys a stable presence among the older generation. With 26 births in 1915 marking its highest point, the name has since maintained a steady but small footprint. Today, it's predominantly found among those aged 60 and above, with only a handful under 30, indicating a strong generational skew towards the elderly. This makes it a name deeply rooted in the past, cherished by those who grew up with it and less likely to be adopted by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

West Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Erman

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Erman's German roots

📄 About the Name Erman

How Many People Have the Name Erman?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 612 people in the United States currently share the name Erman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 541,584 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Erman a Common or Rare Name?

Erman is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Erman Mean?

Erman means "German origin, meaning 'whole'" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Erman in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Erman Most Popular?

The name Erman reached peak popularity in 1915, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Erman?

Approximately 612 people named Erman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 612. That works out to roughly 1 in 541,584 Americans.

Is Erman a rare name?

Erman is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 541,584 Americans has this name.

What does the name Erman mean?

Erman means "German origin, meaning 'whole'" and comes from German origins.

Is Erman more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Erman are male and 0% are female.

When was Erman most popular?

Erman peaked in 1915 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US612
All-Time Births612
1 in X1 in 541,584
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1915
World Rank#29,624
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.