Irma
Pronunciation: [ ERM-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Irma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 93 babies have been named Irma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Irma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,283 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,283
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Irma
Irma is a boy name .
Is Irma a boy or girl name? Irma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,283 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,608. Irma is more commonly used as a girl name.
Irma is currently ranked #38,283 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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