Ermal
Every Ermal since 1899 — 603 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ermal
Ermal is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1899, 603 American babies have been named Ermal — about 57% girls and 43% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1916, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ermal stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ermal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #13,140 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,101 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,376 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 7 | #2,827 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,902 | 5 | #3,832 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,139 | 9 | #2,846 |
| 1925 | 15 | #2,412 | 7 | #3,511 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,780 | 17 | #1,983 |
| 1915 | 16 | #1,991 | 16 | #1,815 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,994 | — | — |
| 1905 | 9 | #1,339 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ermal
- Ermal Meta Musician · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ermal in 2025?
Ermal did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ermal?
603 babies have been named Ermal in the United States since 1899, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ermal most popular?
Ermal peaked in 1916, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Ermal a boy or girl name?
Ermal is used for both: about 57% of babies named Ermal have been girls and 43% boys.
Is the name Ermal rising or falling?
Ermal has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Ermal?
Well-known people named Ermal include Ermal Meta (musician).