Hermione
From the Ancient Greek Ἑρμῐόνη (Hermĭónē).
Every Hermione since 1898 — 1,839 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hermione
Hermione is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,008 in 2025 with 95 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1898, 1,839 American babies have been named Hermione. Its peak came in 2024, when 122 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 Hermione stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hermione year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 | #2,008 |
| 2024 | 122 | #1,678 |
| 2023 | 101 | #1,950 |
| 2022 | 117 | #1,768 |
| 2021 | 71 | #2,496 |
| 2020 | 93 | #2,010 |
| 2019 | 90 | #2,097 |
| 2018 | 79 | #2,314 |
| 2017 | 80 | #2,307 |
| 2016 | 71 | #2,525 |
| 2015 | 57 | #3,009 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,983 |
| 2013 | 47 | #3,377 |
| 2012 | 52 | #3,187 |
| 2011 | 55 | #3,064 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,057 |
| 2009 | 47 | #3,480 |
| 2008 | 61 | #2,901 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,726 |
| 2006 | 74 | #2,493 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,882 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,938 |
| 2003 | 59 | #2,685 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,503 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,258 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,573 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,442 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,363 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,197 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,622 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,913 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Hermione
- Hermione Baddeley Actor · 1906–1986
- Hermione Gingold Actor · 1897–1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hermione mean?
From the Ancient Greek Ἑρμῐόνη (Hermĭónē).
How popular is the name Hermione in 2025?
Hermione ranked #2,008 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 95 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hermione?
1,839 babies have been named Hermione in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hermione most popular?
Hermione peaked in 2024, when 122 newborns received the name.
Is Hermione a boy or girl name?
Hermione is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hermione rising or falling?
Hermione is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hermione?
Well-known people named Hermione include Hermione Baddeley (actor), Hermione Gingold (actor).