Jorma is of Finnish origin, derived from the Old Norse name 'Jórmundr', which consists of two elements: 'jór' meaning 'spear' and 'mundr' translating to 'protection'. This name has a strong historical presence in Finland, with notable figures like Jorma Ollila, the former CEO of Nokia, bearing it. The name Jorma is often associated with the Finnish culture and language, reflecting its rich history.
The name Jorma experienced peak popularity in the 1970s with a significant spike in births in 1971 (16 births), while maintaining moderate to low birth rates in other years between 1916 and 1980, totaling 68 births over this period.