UK girl's name
Erda
A feminine name related to the German word Erde, meaning "Earth".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Erda is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Erda popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Erda is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Erda. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Erda ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 girls were registered as Erda.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Erda as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Erda mean?
The name Erda has its origins in Germanic and Norse mythology, derived from the Old Norse word "jörð," which means "earth" or "ground." It is the name of a primordial goddess in Norse cosmogony, often personifying the earth itself.
In Norse mythology, Erda was considered the first being to emerge from the void of Ginnungagap and was revered as the mother of all living things. She was known for her wisdom and was often consulted by the gods, particularly Odin, for her prophetic insights into the future.
The name Erda is mentioned in several ancient Norse texts, including the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, which were written in the 13th century. These texts provide detailed accounts of the Norse creation myth and the role of Erda in shaping the cosmos.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Erda can be found in the Völuspá, which is a part of the Poetic Edda. In this poem, Erda is summoned by Odin to reveal the secrets of the past, present, and future, highlighting her status as a wise and all-knowing figure.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Erda. One of the most famous was Erda Bourdet (1899-1992), a French painter and sculptor known for her work in the Cubist and Fauvist styles. Another notable Erda was Erda Münster (1902-1989), a German actress who appeared in numerous films during the Weimar Republic era.
In the world of literature, Erda is the name of a character in Richard Wagner's famous opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen. In this epic work, Erda represents the primordial earth goddess and serves as a symbolic figure, warning the gods of the consequences of their actions.
Other notable individuals with the name Erda include Erda Torp (1866-1936), a Norwegian activist and feminist who fought for women's rights, and Erda Beumer (1887-1973), a German painter and printmaker known for her landscape works.
While the name Erda is not as common today as it once was, it remains an intriguing and meaningful name with deep roots in ancient mythology and a rich cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Erda by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Erda was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5765 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Erda: questions and answers
How popular is the name Erda in the UK right now?
In 2017, Erda was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Erda most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Erda in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Erda?
A feminine name related to the German word Erde, meaning "Earth".
How many people are called Erda in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Erda across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.