Ermine
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ermine was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
589 births recorded 1883–1959 · peaked in 1917 with 29 births
Most common in: Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
132 births recorded 1900–2012 · peaked in 1909 with 12 births
Most common in: Martinique, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ermine’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | #2612 | — |
| 1923 | #3641 | ↓1029 |
| 1924 | #1992 | ↑1649 |
| 1925 | #2617 | ↓625 |
| 1926 | #1932 | ↑685 |
| 1927 | #2339 | ↓407 |
| 1928 | #2497 | ↓158 |
| 1929 | #2737 | ↓240 |
| 1930 | #4047 | ↓1310 |
| 1931 | #3497 | ↑550 |
| 1932 | #3901 | ↓404 |
| 1933 | #2688 | ↑1213 |
| 1934 | #2741 | ↓53 |
| 1936 | #3376 | ↓635 |
| 1939 | #2922 | ↑454 |
| 1941 | #4420 | ↓1498 |
| 1943 | #4691 | ↓271 |
| 1944 | #4054 | ↑637 |
| 1947 | #3706 | ↑348 |
| 1959 | #5031 | ↓1325 |
Frequently asked questions about Ermine
Is Ermine a popular name?
Ermine has 589 recorded births in United States between 1883 and 1959, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Ermine more common for boys or girls?
Ermine is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ermine most popular?
Ermine peaked in 1917 in United States, with 29 recorded births that year.
Is Ermine rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ermine’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #817 in 1883 to #5031 in 1959.
How many babies have been named Ermine?
At least 721 babies have been recorded with the name Ermine across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Ermine popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ermine appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.