Ermond
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variation of Edmund.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Ermond. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ermond today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ermond births was 1928 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ermond. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ermond. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1928
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1928 SSA rank
#4,346
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Ermond: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ermond by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ermond during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ermond
The given name Ermond has its origins in the Germanic languages, with roots that can be traced back to the Medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German words "arin," meaning "eagle," and "mund," meaning "protection" or "guardian." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were perceived as protectors or guardians, perhaps with the strength and nobility associated with the eagle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ermond can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dated around the 12th century. This suggests that the name was in use among the Germanic tribes inhabiting the region during that time period.
In the 13th century, an Ermond of Westphalia was mentioned in the chronicles of the Cistercian abbey of Marienmünster, located in present-day North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This Ermond was a nobleman and benefactor of the abbey, indicating that the name was associated with individuals of high social standing during that era.
Moving forward in history, an Ermond de Lesparre was a French knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century. He served under the renowned military leader Bertrand du Guesclin and participated in the siege of La Rochelle in 1372.
In the 16th century, Ermond Auger was a prominent French Catholic theologian and scholar. He was born in 1532 and served as the principal of the College of Navarre in Paris, where he taught philosophy and theology. Auger was also a prolific writer and published several works on religious subjects.
Another notable figure with the name Ermond was Ermond de la Haye, a French Huguenot who lived in the 17th century. He was born in 1599 and is remembered for his role in the defense of La Rochelle during the Huguenot rebellions against the Catholic monarchy in France.
While the name Ermond may not be as common today as it once was, its historical roots and associations with nobility, protection, and strength have left a lasting legacy in the annals of various cultures and civilizations.
People
Ermond + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ermond as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ermond: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ermond?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ermond going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Ermond a common name?
We classify Ermond as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ermond most popular?
The single biggest year for Ermond was 1928, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ermond is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ermond in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ermond a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ermond in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ermond still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ermond in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ermond can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Ermond?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Ermond at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.