Erma Gooding

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Erma Gooding — English
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Erma Gooding is a name that combines English origins. The first name Erma is a feminine given name of English origin. Erma Bergmann (1924–2015), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League pitcher and outfielder Erma Bombeck (1927–1996), American humorist and newspaper columnist Erma Franklin (1938–2002), American soul, rhythm and blues, and pop singer Erma Perham Proetz (1891–1944), American advertising executive and the first woman inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame Erma Vizenor (born 1944), American politician and educator Erma Knoll, a peak in upper Huron Glacier, Livingston Island, Antarctica Erma, New Jersey, a census-designated place and unincorporated area Erma Reka (village), a village in. The surname Gooding: Alf Gooding (died 2018), Welsh entrepreneur Anthony Simonds-Gooding (1937–2017), Irish executive Arthur C. Gooding (1871–1971), American businessman and politician Andrew Gooding (born 1964), Jamaican sailor Caroline Gooding (1959–2014), British solicitor and activist for individuals with disabilities Cecil Gooding (1883–1904), American football player Celia Rose Gooding (born 2000), American actress and singer Cuba Gooding Sr. (1944–2017), American soul singer Cuba Gooding Jr. (born 1968), American actor and son of Cuba Gooding Sr. Erma is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 64K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Erma reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Erma

English

Erma Bergmann (1924–2015), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League pitcher and outfielder Erma Bombeck (1927–1996), American humorist and newspaper columnist Erma Franklin (1938–2002), American soul, rhythm and blues, and pop singer Erma Perham Proetz (1891–1944), American advertising executive and the first woman inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame Erma Vizenor (born 1944), American politician and educator Erma Knoll, a peak in upper Huron Glacier, Livingston Island, Antarctica Erma, New Jersey, a census-designated place and unincorporated area Erma Reka (village), a village in.

Surname: Gooding

Irish

Alf Gooding (died 2018), Welsh entrepreneur Anthony Simonds-Gooding (1937–2017), Irish executive Arthur C. Gooding (1871–1971), American businessman and politician Andrew Gooding (born 1964), Jamaican sailor Caroline Gooding (1959–2014), British solicitor and activist for individuals with disabilities Cecil Gooding (1883–1904), American football player Celia Rose Gooding (born 2000), American actress and singer Cuba Gooding Sr. (1944–2017), American soul singer Cuba Gooding Jr. (born 1968), American actor and son of Cuba Gooding Sr.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Erma is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Erma by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
1910s
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1930s
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Notable People Named Erma Gooding

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Erma Gooding:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Erma?
The first name Erma originates from English. Erma Bergmann (1924–2015), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League pitcher and outfielder Erma Bombeck (1927–1996), American humorist and newspaper columnist Erma Franklin (1938–2002), American soul, rhythm and blues, and pop singer Erma Perham Proetz (1891–1944), American advertising executive and the first woman inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame Erma Vizenor (born 1944), American politician and educator Erma Knoll, a peak in upper Huron Glacier, Livingston Island, Antarctica Erma, New Jersey, a census-designated place and unincorporated area Erma Reka (village), a village in.
When was Erma most popular?
The name Erma reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gooding?
The surname Gooding originates from Irish. Alf Gooding (died 2018), Welsh entrepreneur Anthony Simonds-Gooding (1937–2017), Irish executive Arthur C. Gooding (1871–1971), American businessman and politician Andrew Gooding (born 1964), Jamaican sailor Caroline Gooding (1959–2014), British solicitor and activist for individuals with disabilities Cecil Gooding (1883–1904), American football player Celia Rose Gooding (born 2000), American actress and singer Cuba Gooding Sr. (1944–2017), American soul singer Cuba Gooding Jr. (born 1968), American actor and son of Cuba Gooding Sr.
What are the origins of the name Erma Gooding?
The name Erma Gooding combines two different traditions: the first name Erma has English roots, while the surname Gooding originates from Irish.
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