girl's name
Ermelinda
er-meh-LEEN-dah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 1,484
Ermelinda is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1964, when 41 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Ermelinda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 58 |
| 1920s | 130 |
| 1930s | 111 |
| 1940s | 130 |
| 1950s | 222 |
| 1960s | 283 |
| 1970s | 164 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 82 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 25 |
How Popular Is Ermelinda?
In 2019, Ermelinda was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Ermelinda Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ermelinda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ermelinda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ermelinda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ermelinda
- Pronunciation er-meh-LEEN-dah
Sibling Names for Ermelinda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ermelinda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ermelinda
How popular is the name Ermelinda?
In 2019, Ermelinda was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ermelinda a girl's or a boy's name?
Ermelinda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ermelinda?
Ermelinda has 4 syllables.
When was Ermelinda most popular?
Ermelinda peaked in 1964, when 41 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.