Will my child share the name Ermias with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Ermias per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ermias in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ermias becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ermias has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1124 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1448 in 2021. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Ermias popular in the US as well as the UK?

Ermias is more popular in the US (#987) than in the UK (#2672). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Ermias a popular baby name in the United States?

Ermias ranks #987 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2672

Ermias

Ermias is a distinctive choice, ranked #2672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ermias in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2672

US Rank #987

About the Name Ermias

Ermias has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1124 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #1448 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2014.

Ermias is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #987, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.