Ermine
Pronunciation: [ ERM-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ermine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 5 babies have been named Ermine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ermine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,364 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,364
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Ermine is also used as a girl name, ranked #19707.
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About the Name Ermine
Ermine is a boy name .
Is Ermine a boy or girl name? Ermine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,364 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #19,707. Ermine is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ermine is currently ranked #26,364 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ermine include Erm, Ermi, Ermiy, Ermiie, Ery, Erie, and Ermkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ermine include Ermias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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