Irma Wingo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Irma Wingo — Germanic
122K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Irma Wingo 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 Wingo: Ajume Wingo, Cameroonian political and social philosopher Al Wingo (1898–1964), American baseball player Blair Wingo (born 1984), model, actress, and Christian spoken word artist Donnie Wingo (born 1960), NASCAR crew chief Ed Wingo (1895–1964), Canadian baseball player Effiegene Locke Wingo (1883–1962), U.S. Representative from Arkansas Harthorne Wingo (born 1947), American basketball player Henry Wingo, American soccer player Ivey Wingo (1890–1941), American baseball player Mekhi Wingo (born 2003), American football player Otis Wingo (1877–1930), U.S. 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: Wingo

English

Ajume Wingo, Cameroonian political and social philosopher Al Wingo (1898–1964), American baseball player Blair Wingo (born 1984), model, actress, and Christian spoken word artist Donnie Wingo (born 1960), NASCAR crew chief Ed Wingo (1895–1964), Canadian baseball player Effiegene Locke Wingo (1883–1962), U.S. Representative from Arkansas Harthorne Wingo (born 1947), American basketball player Henry Wingo, American soccer player Ivey Wingo (1890–1941), American baseball player Mekhi Wingo (born 2003), American football player Otis Wingo (1877–1930), U.S.

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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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Numerology

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

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

7
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Wingo?
The surname Wingo originates from English. Ajume Wingo, Cameroonian political and social philosopher Al Wingo (1898–1964), American baseball player Blair Wingo (born 1984), model, actress, and Christian spoken word artist Donnie Wingo (born 1960), NASCAR crew chief Ed Wingo (1895–1964), Canadian baseball player Effiegene Locke Wingo (1883–1962), U.S. Representative from Arkansas Harthorne Wingo (born 1947), American basketball player Henry Wingo, American soccer player Ivey Wingo (1890–1941), American baseball player Mekhi Wingo (born 2003), American football player Otis Wingo (1877–1930), U.S.
What are the origins of the name Irma Wingo?
The name Irma Wingo combines two different traditions: the first name Irma has Germanic roots, while the surname Wingo originates from English.
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