Hermine
Every Hermine since 1880 — 1,534 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hermine
Hermine 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, 1,534 American babies have been named Hermine. Its peak came in 1916, when 51 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 Hermine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hermine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1955 | 9 | #4,179 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,301 |
| 1945 | 14 | #2,382 |
| 1940 | 23 | #1,656 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,807 |
| 1930 | 28 | #1,476 |
| 1925 | 33 | #1,424 |
| 1920 | 35 | #1,326 |
| 1915 | 40 | #1,065 |
| 1910 | 33 | #744 |
| 1905 | 11 | #1,206 |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,052 |
| 1895 | 9 | #1,160 |
| 1890 | 14 | #742 |
| 1885 | 6 | #975 |
| 1880 | 6 | #787 |
Famous people named Hermine
- Hermine Braunsteiner Extremist · 1919–1999
- Hermine Reuss of Greiz Politician · 1887–1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hermine in 2025?
Hermine 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 Hermine?
1,534 babies have been named Hermine in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hermine most popular?
Hermine peaked in 1916, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Hermine a boy or girl name?
Hermine is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hermine rising or falling?
Hermine has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Hermine?
Well-known people named Hermine include Hermine Braunsteiner (extremist), Hermine Reuss of Greiz (politician).