boy's name
Jorma
YOR-mah (Finnish)
- Origin Finnish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 73
Jorma is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1980 it was given to 5 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.
- Jorma is a name of Finnish origin.
- Peaked in 1971, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jorma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Jorma?
In 1980, Jorma was given to 5 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 Jorma 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 Jorma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jorma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jorma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jorma
- Finnish YOR-mah
Sibling Names for Jorma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jorma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jorma
How popular is the name Jorma?
In 1980, Jorma was given to 5 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 Jorma a girl's or a boy's name?
Jorma is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jorma?
Jorma has 2 syllables.
When was Jorma most popular?
Jorma peaked in 1971, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.