Irma
Irma is a Germanic name derived from 'irmin' meaning 'whole' or 'universal,' often associated with strength and completeness. It was particularly popular in German-speaking countries and gained widespread use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Current Popularity
#3181 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Has a vintage charm that's ripe for revival
- •Short and strong, pairs well with longer middle names
- •May be associated with Hurricane Irma (2017) by some
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Famous People
Irma Thomas
Soul and R&B singer known as 'The Soul Queen of New Orleans'
Irma Grese
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Irma P. Hall
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Irma Stern
South African expressionist painter and art collector
Statistics
73,769
Total births since 1880
1920
Peak year
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