Girl · #5,301 in 2026

Ermalene

Name: Popularity of the name Ermalene in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ermalene, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,301

Peak Rank

#3,103 (1936)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1925

First Year

1950

Last Year

1936

Peak Year

#3103

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ermalene

Ermalene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1925, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1936, when 8 Ermalenes were born — ranking #3,103 that year. As of 2026, Ermalene ranks #5,301 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 39 Ermalenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Ermalene

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ermalene 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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Rollin
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ermalene

What does the name Ermalene mean?

Ermalene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1925. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ermalene in 2026?

In 2026, Ermalene ranks #5,301 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ermalene most popular?

Ermalene reached its peak popularity in 1936, ranking #3,103 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Ermalene a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ermalene is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Ermalene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ermalene include Seretha, Stephenia, Elrose. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ermalene

Ermalene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1925 and has accumulated 39 births in the dataset. Ermalene's peak popularity came in 1936 when it ranked #3,103. Use the chart and map above to compare Ermalene'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.