Herma
girl nameHerma entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #839 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#839
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #966 |
| 1890s | #1404 |
| 1900s | #1387 |
| 1910s | #1643 |
| 1920s | #1914 |
| 1930s | #2061 |
| 1940s | #2729 |
| 1950s | #5393 |
| 1960s | #6767 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Herma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Herma alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Herma in 2025?
- Herma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Herma most popular?
- Herma peaked in 1889, reaching #839 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Herma with classmates?
- Herma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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