How Many People Are Named Herman?

136,709

people in the United States are named Herman

1 in 2,450 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#547

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0408%

Of US population

Peak Year

1921

3,239 births

Trend

β†’

Stable

πŸ“– Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Slovene, Ancient Germanic
Pronunciation: HUR-mΙ™n (English), HER-mahn (Dutch)
Gender: Primarily Male

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'.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.6%
Male
99.4%

This name is Primarily Male

πŸ‘₯ Age Distribution

Average Age: 88.9 years old

Young (<30) 3,121
2.3%
Adult (30–60) 13,388
9.8%
Senior (>60) 120,200
87.9%

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

πŸ“ State-Wise Distribution

New York 9,153
Texas 8,812
North Carolina 6,184
Pennsylvania 6,118
Louisiana 6,030
Georgia 5,780
Illinois 5,201
Virginia 4,968
Alabama 4,798
Ohio 4,404

πŸ’‘ 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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