Irma Burley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Irma Burley — Germanic
122K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Irma Burley is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Irma is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Irma is a female given name. It is also used in combination with other names in the abbreviated form "Irm-," for example, Irmine, Irmela, Irmgard, Irmgardis, and Irmentraud. The name comes from the Old High German "irmin", meaning "world". There is also an unrelated Georgian given name "Irma" which comes from the Georgian word "iremi"—"deer". The name days for Irma are February 19 (Germany), March 31 (Estonia, Finland), April 7 (Sweden), May 3 (Hungary), September 10 (Czech Republic), September 18 (Poland), October 13 (Latvia), October 25 (USA), and November 14 (Slovakia). The surname Burley: Adam Burley, medieval English logician Aidan Burley, New Zealand-born English politician Charley Burley, American boxer Craig Burley, Scottish footballer Fulton Burley, Irish-Canadian musician known for his work for Disney George Burley, Scottish footballer and manager Gillian Beer (born Burley), British literary critic Ingrid Burley, American rapper and singer Jane Burley, Scottish field hockey midfielder Jos Burley, member of New Zealand's women's cricket team Joseph Leonard Burley, founder of the Burley Football Company Kay Burley, English television newscaster Nancy Burley (1930–2013), Aus. Irma is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 122K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Irma reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Irma

Germanic

Irma is a female given name. It is also used in combination with other names in the abbreviated form "Irm-," for example, Irmine, Irmela, Irmgard, Irmgardis, and Irmentraud. The name comes from the Old High German "irmin", meaning "world". There is also an unrelated Georgian given name "Irma" which comes from the Georgian word "iremi"—"deer". The name days for Irma are February 19 (Germany), March 31 (Estonia, Finland), April 7 (Sweden), May 3 (Hungary), September 10 (Czech Republic), September 18 (Poland), October 13 (Latvia), October 25 (USA), and November 14 (Slovakia).

Surname: Burley

Irish

Adam Burley, medieval English logician Aidan Burley, New Zealand-born English politician Charley Burley, American boxer Craig Burley, Scottish footballer Fulton Burley, Irish-Canadian musician known for his work for Disney George Burley, Scottish footballer and manager Gillian Beer (born Burley), British literary critic Ingrid Burley, American rapper and singer Jane Burley, Scottish field hockey midfielder Jos Burley, member of New Zealand's women's cricket team Joseph Leonard Burley, founder of the Burley Football Company Kay Burley, English television newscaster Nancy Burley (1930–2013), Aus.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Irma Burley

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 Irma Burley:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Irma?
The first name Irma originates from Germanic. Irma is a female given name. It is also used in combination with other names in the abbreviated form "Irm-," for example, Irmine, Irmela, Irmgard, Irmgardis, and Irmentraud. The name comes from the Old High German "irmin", meaning "world". There is also an unrelated Georgian given name "Irma" which comes from the Georgian word "iremi"—"deer". The name days for Irma are February 19 (Germany), March 31 (Estonia, Finland), April 7 (Sweden), May 3 (Hungary), September 10 (Czech Republic), September 18 (Poland), October 13 (Latvia), October 25 (USA), and November 14 (Slovakia).
When was Irma most popular?
The name Irma reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burley?
The surname Burley originates from Irish. Adam Burley, medieval English logician Aidan Burley, New Zealand-born English politician Charley Burley, American boxer Craig Burley, Scottish footballer Fulton Burley, Irish-Canadian musician known for his work for Disney George Burley, Scottish footballer and manager Gillian Beer (born Burley), British literary critic Ingrid Burley, American rapper and singer Jane Burley, Scottish field hockey midfielder Jos Burley, member of New Zealand's women's cricket team Joseph Leonard Burley, founder of the Burley Football Company Kay Burley, English television newscaster Nancy Burley (1930–2013), Aus.
What are the origins of the name Irma Burley?
The name Irma Burley combines two different traditions: the first name Irma has Germanic roots, while the surname Burley originates from Irish.
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