Hermann
From the German and Jewish surname, from Hermann.
Every Hermann since 1880 — 731 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hermann
Hermann is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 731 American babies have been named Hermann. Its peak came in 1916, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hermann stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hermann year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,438 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,227 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,767 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,238 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,061 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,174 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,806 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,798 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,375 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,820 |
| 1955 | 12 | #2,360 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,477 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 16 | #1,762 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,182 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,677 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,042 |
| 1920 | 18 | #1,920 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,741 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,493 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,159 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 9 | #657 |
Famous people named Hermann
- Hermann Hesse Writer · 1877–1962
- Hermann Göring Politician · 1893–1946
- Hermann von Helmholtz Physicist · 1821–1894
- Hermann Hoth Military personnel · 1885–1971
- Hermann Ebbinghaus Psychologist · 1850–1909
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hermann mean?
From the German and Jewish surname, from Hermann.
How popular is the name Hermann in 2025?
Hermann did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Hermann?
731 babies have been named Hermann in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hermann most popular?
Hermann peaked in 1916, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Hermann a boy or girl name?
Hermann is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hermann rising or falling?
Hermann is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hermann?
Well-known people named Hermann include Hermann Hesse (writer), Hermann Göring (politician), Hermann von Helmholtz (physicist).