Hermelinda
Every Hermelinda since 1915 — 2,039 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hermelinda
Hermelinda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,087 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 2,039 American babies have been named Hermelinda. Its peak came in 1953, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Hermelinda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hermelinda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,087 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,580 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,222 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,690 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,447 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,582 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,038 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,203 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,028 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,527 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,675 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,235 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,958 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,992 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,516 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,512 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,026 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,730 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,825 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,459 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,308 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,305 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,930 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,618 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,648 |
| 1975 | 23 | #3,083 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,479 |
| 1965 | 41 | #1,778 |
| 1960 | 48 | #1,623 |
| 1955 | 34 | #1,821 |
| 1950 | 38 | #1,509 |
| 1945 | 19 | #1,954 |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,996 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,482 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,356 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,836 |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,204 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,983 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hermelinda in 2025?
Hermelinda ranked #9,087 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hermelinda?
2,039 babies have been named Hermelinda in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hermelinda most popular?
Hermelinda peaked in 1953, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Hermelinda a boy or girl name?
Hermelinda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hermelinda rising or falling?
Hermelinda is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.