Erna

Pronunciation: [ ERN-uh ]

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Girl Name #39,073 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Erna is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ERN-uh.

Parents who love the name Erna often also consider Tishia, Sriyanvi, Atali .

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Historical Record

Erna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 798 babies have been named Erna in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Erna is past its peak , currently ranked #39,073 for girl names in the US .

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#39,073
Current Rank
Peaked 1952 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#39,073
Total SSA Count
6

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erna

Is Erna a boy or girl name?
Erna is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #39073. As a boy name, it is ranked #20017. Erna is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Erna?
Erna is pronounced ERN-uh.
How popular is the name Erna?
Erna is currently ranked #39073 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Erna a common or rare name?
Erna is an uncommon name, ranked #39073 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Erna?
Erna pairs well with Tishia, Sriyanvi, Atali, Hildur in style and sound.

About the Name Erna

Erna is a girl name .

Is Erna a boy or girl name? Erna is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #39,073 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,017. Erna is more commonly used as a boy name.

Erna is currently ranked #39,073 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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