Girl
Irma
complete, universal
About Irma
Don't underestimate the power of vintage charm making a modern comeback. Irma possesses that distinctive quality of classic names being rediscovered by contemporary parents seeking something different. This name is refreshingly straightforward—two syllables, simple spelling, easy pronunciation—yet it stands out precisely because it's not commonly heard today. Irma suggests no-nonsense capability combined with unexpected warmth. The name has gravitas without pretension, strength without harshness. It evokes images of someone reliable, intelligent, and possessed of quiet determination. For parents tired of trendy names that feel insubstantial, Irma offers refreshing solidity. The name carries a certain European sophistication while remaining perfectly accessible in English-speaking contexts. Irma is the choice of parents confident enough to bypass trends, who recognize that true style is timeless rather than fashionable.
Popularity of the Name Irma
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #285 | |
| 1881 | #269 | |
| 1882 | #227 | |
| 1883 | #247 | |
| 1884 | #246 | |
| 1885 | #241 | |
| 1886 | #227 | |
| 1887 | #219 | |
| 1888 | #205 | |
| 1889 | #197 | |
| 1890 | #191 | |
| 1891 | #172 | |
| 1892 | #181 | |
| 1893 | #170 | |
| 1894 | #170 | |
| 1895 | #170 | |
| 1896 | #166 | |
| 1897 | #150 | |
| 1898 | #160 | |
| 1899 | #164 | |
| 1900 | #168 | |
| 1901 | #157 | |
| 1902 | #146 | |
| 1903 | #152 | |
| 1904 | #148 | |
| 1905 | #141 | |
| 1906 | #152 | |
| 1907 | #156 | |
| 1908 | #143 | |
| 1909 | #143 | |
| 1910 | #149 | |
| 1911 | #137 | |
| 1912 | #146 | |
| 1913 | #144 | |
| 1914 | #146 | |
| 1915 | #142 | |
| 1916 | #149 | |
| 1917 | #156 | |
| 1918 | #166 | |
| 1919 | #160 | |
| 1920 | #164 | |
| 1921 | #165 | |
| 1922 | #184 | |
| 1923 | #188 | |
| 1924 | #179 | |
| 1925 | #177 | |
| 1926 | #170 | |
| 1927 | #178 | |
| 1928 | #184 | |
| 1929 | #184 | |
| 1930 | #180 | |
| 1931 | #195 | |
| 1932 | #194 | |
| 1933 | #211 | |
| 1934 | #212 | |
| 1935 | #204 | |
| 1936 | #219 | |
| 1937 | #206 | |
| 1938 | #221 | |
| 1939 | #224 | |
| 1940 | #223 | |
| 1941 | #225 | |
| 1942 | #246 | |
| 1943 | #249 | |
| 1944 | #259 | |
| 1945 | #258 | |
| 1946 | #258 | |
| 1947 | #257 | |
| 1948 | #259 | |
| 1949 | #268 | |
| 1950 | #255 | |
| 1951 | #255 | |
| 1952 | #276 | |
| 1953 | #268 | |
| 1954 | #272 | |
| 1955 | #279 | |
| 1956 | #296 | |
| 1957 | #262 | |
| 1958 | #291 | |
| 1959 | #290 | |
| 1960 | #300 | |
| 1961 | #326 | |
| 1962 | #338 | |
| 1963 | #343 | |
| 1964 | #362 | |
| 1965 | #334 | |
| 1966 | #360 | |
| 1967 | #382 | |
| 1968 | #405 | |
| 1969 | #394 | |
| 1970 | #448 | |
| 1971 | #437 | |
| 1972 | #447 | |
| 1973 | #416 | #470 |
| 1974 | #470 | |
| 1975 | #451 | |
| 1976 | #489 | |
| 1977 | #561 | |
| 1978 | #551 | |
| 1979 | #534 | |
| 1980 | #559 | |
| 1981 | #582 | |
| 1982 | #575 | |
| 1983 | #747 | |
| 1984 | #642 | |
| 1985 | #793 | |
| 1986 | #772 | |
| 1987 | #790 | |
| 1988 | #732 | |
| 1989 | #745 | |
| 1990 | #682 | |
| 1991 | #729 | |
| 1992 | #835 | |
| 1993 | #849 | |
| 1994 | #853 | |
| 1995 | #950 | |
| 1996 | #998 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland
Variations of Name Irma
Names Similar to Irma
Nicknames for Irma
- Irmie
- Irmi
- Mimi
- Mia
Famous People Named Irma
| Irma Stern | South African artist |
| Irma P. Hall | American actress |
| Irma Serrano | Mexican actress and singer |
| Irma Adelman | American economist |
| Irma Grese | German concentration camp guard |
| Irma Boom | Dutch graphic designer |
| Irma Thomas | American singer |
| Irma Nioradze | Georgian ballerina |
| Irma Joubert | South African author |
| Irma Rangel | American lawyer and politician |
| Irma Langinstein | Austrian physicist |
| Irma Kurtz | American advice columnist and author |
| Irma Pfeiffer | Austrian opera singer |
| Irma Mali | Slovenian model and actress |
| Irma Sternberg | Latvian actress |
| Irma Chase | American dance historian |
| Irma Jurgelevičiūtė | Lithuanian singer |
| Irma Wyman | American computer scientist |
| Irma Hall | Jamaican beauty queen |
| Irma Brown | British actress |
Characters Named Irma
| Irma Lair | "W.I.T.C.H" comic series |
| Irma Langenstein | "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" franchise |
| Irma Bunt | James Bond series |
| Irma Cohen | "X-Men" comics |
| Irma Vep | French silent film character |
| Irma Langwitz | "Dexter" TV series |
| Irma Wornow | "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" TV series |
| Irma Prunesquallor | "Gormenghast" novel series by Mervyn Peake |
| Irma Calvin | "Phantom 2040" animated series |
| Irma Ruckel | "Angry Beavers" animated series |
| Irma Vana | "The Adventures of Tintin" comics |
| Irma Frentiss | "The Westing Game" novel by Ellen Raskin |
| Irma Gluckstein | "Hancock's Half Hour" radio and TV series |
| Irma Langinstein | "The Simpsons" TV series |
| Irma Abernathy | "Gone Home" video game |
| Irma Geddon | "Dave the Barbarian" animated series |
| Irma Gobb | "Whistle Down the Wind" novel by Mary Hayley Bell |