Erna
Girl nameErna has been given to 9,071 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1916.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
9,071
Peak year
1916 (358 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Rank through the decades
Erna's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #308 |
| 1925 | #508 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Erna — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Erna.
FAQ
How popular is the name Erna?
Erna has been given to 9,071 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Erna peak?
Erna peaked in 1916, when 358 babies were given the name.
Is Erna a girl or boy name?
Erna is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Erna are girls).
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