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Irma

Girl

Origin of the name

Irma comes from the Germanic irmin, “whole, immense,” also found in Emma.

Classic name

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In 1920, Irma reached its peak: 1,393 girls, 1 baby in 1,624. It has stood the test of time: births were recorded in 146 of the 146 years since 1880. Its rank in 2025: No. 3167.
73,769births since 1880
1920sgeneration
No. 164rank at its peak, in 1920

Where babies named Irma are born

1920

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The darker the blue, the more common Irma is in the state, compared with its births. White: no births published that year.

Where it is most popular

Compared with the national average, Irma is most common in Texas (3 times), Louisiana (2.9) and Mississippi (2), taking into account all births in each state since 1910.

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