How Many People Are Named Ermias?

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

Ermias
Very Rare
Ethiopian

Ermias, a very rare male name, is held by just 2,051 people in the US today, making up 1 in 160,920 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with a big chunk of its bearers being under 30.

~296
Living in US
1 in 1,119,761
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ermias
🌐
Origin
Ethiopian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Inspired Strong
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are believed to be highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,051
Worldwide Bearers
#10,787
Global Rank
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
12
🇳🇱 Netherlands
12
🇮🇩 Indonesia
11
🇧🇷 Brazil
10
🇿🇦 South Africa
9
🇵🇭 Philippines
8
🇫🇮 Finland
7
🇹🇭 Thailand
5
🇺🇬 Uganda
5
🇶🇦 Qatar
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,045 (100%)
♀ Female
6 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 6
2,066
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,066 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Ermias Through the Generations

Ermias has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2019 with 529 births. Today, the average age of those named Ermias is just six years old, indicating that it's primarily a name given to younger generations. The vast majority of people named Ermias are under 30, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 285
Texas 225
New York 131
Florida 95
Georgia 86
North Carolina 83
Illinois 72
Arizona 67
Pennsylvania 65
Virginia 59

✨ Similar Names to Ermias

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ermias's Ethiopian roots

📄 About the Name Ermias

How Many People Have the Name Ermias?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 296 people in the United States currently share the name Ermias. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,119,761 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ermias a Common or Rare Name?

Ermias 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 Ermias Mean?

Ermias means "creative variant of Ermias" and comes from Ethiopian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ermias Most Popular?

The name Ermias reached peak popularity in 2019, with 529 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Ermias?

Approximately 296 people named Ermias live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 296. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,119,761 Americans.

Is Ermias a rare name?

Ermias is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,119,761 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ermias mean?

Ermias means "creative variant of Ermias" and comes from Ethiopian origins.

Is Ermias more male or female?

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

When was Ermias most popular?

Ermias peaked in 2019 with 529 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US296
All-Time Births296
1 in X1 in 1,119,761
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age6
Peak Year2019
World Rank#10,787
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.