girl's name
Erna
air-NAH
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 11,809
Erna is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 1916, when 358 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Erna Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 201 |
| 1890s | 879 |
| 1900s | 1,050 |
| 1910s | 2,465 |
| 1920s | 2,041 |
| 1930s | 1,047 |
| 1940s | 590 |
| 1950s | 379 |
| 1960s | 181 |
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Erna?
In 2021, Erna was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Erna 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 Erna
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Erna Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Erna over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Erna
- Pronunciation air-NAH
Sibling Names for Erna
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Erna — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Erna
How popular is the name Erna?
In 2021, Erna was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Erna a girl's or a boy's name?
Erna is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Erna?
Erna has 2 syllables.
When was Erna most popular?
Erna peaked in 1916, when 358 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Erna a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Erna currently ranks #6,599 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.