Hermann
boy nameHermann entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #640 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#640
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #788 |
| 1890s | #1034 |
| 1900s | #1184 |
| 1910s | #1730 |
| 1920s | #2241 |
| 1930s | #2414 |
| 1940s | #2827 |
| 1950s | #3233 |
| 1960s | #3360 |
| 1970s | #4060 |
| 1980s | #5798 |
| 1990s | #8763 |
| 2000s | #12491 |
| 2010s | #10587 |
| 2020s | #10938 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Hermann are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hermann 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 Hermann in 2025?
- Hermann is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Hermann most popular?
- Hermann peaked in 1880, reaching #640 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hermann with classmates?
- Hermann will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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