Girl · #4,551 in 2026

Erminie

Erminie is a feminine given name related to the Old German word element ermen, meaning wholeness. A variant, Ermine, is considered a feminine version of Herman that was influenced by associations with the fur of the ermine, which was traditionally worn by members of the peerage. Notable people with the name include:Erminie Cohen (1926–2019), Canadian politician Erminie Wheeler-Voegelin…

Current Rank
#4,551
Peak Rank
#3,666 (1921)
Total Babies
63
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1907
First Year
1930
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#3666
Peak Rank
63
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Erminie

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

Erminie is a feminine given name related to the Old German word element ermen, meaning wholeness. A variant, Ermine, is considered a feminine version of Herman that was influenced by associations with the fur of the ermine, which was traditionally worn by members of the peerage. Notable people with the name include:Erminie Cohen (1926–2019), Canadian politician Erminie Wheeler-Voegelin…

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The Story of Erminie

Erminie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1907, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 8 Erminies were born — ranking #3,666 that year. As of 2026, Erminie ranks #4,551 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 63 Erminies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Erminie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Erminie 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 Erminie

What does the name Erminie mean?
Erminie is a feminine given name related to the Old German word element ermen, meaning wholeness. A variant, Ermine, is considered a feminine version of Herman that was influenced by associations with the fur of the ermine, which was traditionally worn by members of the peerage. Notable people with the name include:Erminie Cohen (1926–2019), Canadian politician Erminie Wheeler-Voegelin…
How popular is Erminie in 2026?
In 2026, Erminie ranks #4,551 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Erminie most popular?
Erminie reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #3,666 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Erminie a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Erminie is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Erminie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Erminie include Lolla, Parrie, Octava. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Erminie

Erminie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1907 and has accumulated 63 births in the dataset. Erminie's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #3,666. Use the chart and map above to compare Erminie'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.