Herman
girl nameHerman entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #1093 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
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rank today
#1093
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1218 |
| 1900s | #1800 |
| 1910s | #2090 |
| 1920s | #2021 |
| 1930s | #2516 |
| 1940s | #3225 |
| 1950s | #4258 |
| 1960s | #4706 |
| 1970s | #7576 |
| 1980s | #9095 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Herman are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Herman alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Herman in 2025?
- Herman is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Herman most popular?
- Herman peaked in 1891, reaching #1093 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Herman with classmates?
- Herman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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