Herman: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A warrior child of the army, brave and true.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2403
- Peak
- #44 in 1886
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Herman Means
Herman is a boy name of English origin. A warrior child of the army, brave and true.
How Popular Herman Is
Herman currently ranks #2403 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #44 in 1886. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Herman
- Herman reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #44 in 1886.
- Once a top name, Herman has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Herman has been a top 100 name across 173+ years of American history.
- Herman is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Herman
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Sibling Names for Herman
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Questions About Herman
What does Herman mean?
Herman is a boy name of English origin. A warrior child of the army, brave and true.
How popular is Herman?
Herman currently ranks #2403 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #44 in 1886. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Herman come from?
Herman comes from English roots. Herman reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #44 in 1886.
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