How Many People Are Named Herman?
people in the United States are named Herman
1 in 2,450 people has this name
Popularity Rank
β Uncommon
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
3,239 births
Trend
Stable
π Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Means "army man", derived from the Germanic elements hari "army" and man "man". It was introduced to England by the Normans, died out, and was revived in the English-speaking world in the 19th century. It was borne by a 18th-century Russian missionary to Alaska who is venerated as a saint in the Orthodox Church. Another famous bearer was Herman Melville (1819-1891), the author of 'Moby-Dick'.
β§ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
π₯ Age Distribution
Average Age: 88.9 years old
π Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
π State-Wise Distribution
π‘ Fun Facts About "Herman"
- 50 babies were named Herman in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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