Hermes
Every Hermes since 1924 — 702 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hermes
Hermes is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,209 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1924, 702 American babies have been named Hermes. Its peak came in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Hermes stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hermes year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 37 | #3,209 |
| 2024 | — | — | 28 | #3,921 |
| 2023 | — | — | 30 | #3,750 |
| 2022 | — | — | 27 | #4,028 |
| 2021 | — | — | 30 | #3,681 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,108 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,448 | 20 | #4,863 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,409 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,446 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,388 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,463 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,089 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,487 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,105 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,062 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,373 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #6,964 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #7,903 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,206 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,164 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,276 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #6,910 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,244 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,634 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,061 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,625 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,703 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,670 |
| 1980 | — | — | 15 | #3,006 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,513 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #4,007 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,143 |
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| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,669 |
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Famous people named Hermes
- Hermes da Fonseca Politician · 1855–1923
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hermes in 2025?
Hermes ranked #3,209 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hermes?
702 babies have been named Hermes in the United States since 1924, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hermes most popular?
Hermes peaked in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Hermes a boy or girl name?
Hermes is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hermes rising or falling?
Hermes is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hermes?
Well-known people named Hermes include Hermes da Fonseca (politician).