Irma Saltzman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Irma Saltzman — Germanic
122K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Irma Saltzman 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 Saltzman: Eric Salzman (1933–2017), American musicologist and composer Herbert Salzman (1916–1990), American businessman and US Ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development J. R. Salzman, champion logroller and Iraq War veteran Linda Salzman Sagan (1940–2023), American artist and writer Louis Francis Salzman (1878–1971), British historian Lorna Salzman, American environmental activist, writer, lecturer, and organizer Mark Salzman (born 1959), American writer Michelle Salzman (born 1977), American politician Michele R. 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: Saltzman

English

Eric Salzman (1933–2017), American musicologist and composer Herbert Salzman (1916–1990), American businessman and US Ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development J. R. Salzman, champion logroller and Iraq War veteran Linda Salzman Sagan (1940–2023), American artist and writer Louis Francis Salzman (1878–1971), British historian Lorna Salzman, American environmental activist, writer, lecturer, and organizer Mark Salzman (born 1959), American writer Michelle Salzman (born 1977), American politician Michele R.

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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 Saltzman

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 Saltzman:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 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 Saltzman?
The surname Saltzman originates from English. Eric Salzman (1933–2017), American musicologist and composer Herbert Salzman (1916–1990), American businessman and US Ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development J. R. Salzman, champion logroller and Iraq War veteran Linda Salzman Sagan (1940–2023), American artist and writer Louis Francis Salzman (1878–1971), British historian Lorna Salzman, American environmental activist, writer, lecturer, and organizer Mark Salzman (born 1959), American writer Michelle Salzman (born 1977), American politician Michele R.
What are the origins of the name Irma Saltzman?
The name Irma Saltzman combines two different traditions: the first name Irma has Germanic roots, while the surname Saltzman originates from English.
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