Boy · #4,151 in 2026

Erdman

Erdman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Andrew L. Erdman, American author, journalist, and scholar Charles Erdman Petersdorff (1800–1886), legal writer Charles R. Erdman Sr. (1866–1960), American Presbyterian minister and theologist Charles R. Erdman Jr. (1897–1984), American politician Constantine Jacob Erdman (1846–1911), American politician from Pennsylvania David V.

Current Rank
#4,151
Peak Rank
#3,545 (1917)
Total Babies
26
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1917
First Year
1928
Last Year
1917
Peak Year
#3545
Peak Rank
26
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Erdman

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Erdman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Andrew L. Erdman, American author, journalist, and scholar Charles Erdman Petersdorff (1800–1886), legal writer Charles R. Erdman Sr. (1866–1960), American Presbyterian minister and theologist Charles R. Erdman Jr. (1897–1984), American politician Constantine Jacob Erdman (1846–1911), American politician from Pennsylvania David V.

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The Story of Erdman

Erdman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 6 Erdmans were born — ranking #3,545 that year. As of 2026, Erdman ranks #4,151 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Erdmans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Erdman

Phonetically similar names — useful when Erdman is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Erdman

What does the name Erdman mean?
Erdman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Andrew L. Erdman, American author, journalist, and scholar Charles Erdman Petersdorff (1800–1886), legal writer Charles R. Erdman Sr. (1866–1960), American Presbyterian minister and theologist Charles R. Erdman Jr. (1897–1984), American politician Constantine Jacob Erdman (1846–1911), American politician from Pennsylvania David V.
How popular is Erdman in 2026?
In 2026, Erdman ranks #4,151 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Erdman most popular?
Erdman reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #3,545 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Erdman a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Erdman is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Erdman?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Erdman include Vassar, Lumas, Procopio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Erdman

Erdman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Erdman's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #3,545. Use the chart and map above to compare Erdman's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.