Herman Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'army man' or 'warrior', Herman is a Germanic name associated with strength and leadership.
Meaning of the Name Herman
'Herman' is a Germanic name that means 'army man' or 'warrior'. It is derived from the elements 'heri', meaning 'army', and 'man', meaning 'man'. The name has its roots in ancient Germanic tribes and was associated with strength, bravery, and leadership. In modern times, 'Herman' is used as both a given name and a surname.
Popularity of the Name Herman
The popularity for the name Herman peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 3,219 births, which ranked number 155 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Herman had the most female births in 1925 with 29, which ranked number 1,535 out of 5,771 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1921 with 3,219, which ranked number 64 out of 4,985 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Herman has declined sharply over the last ten years from 65 births to 51 births, a decline of -21.54%. Among males, Herman has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 65 births to 51 births, a decline of -21.54%.
Nationwide Popularity of Herman
- 20 Year Trend of Herman: -55.26%
- 10 Year Trend of Herman: -21.54%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Herman: -21.54%
Popularity of Herman by State
For males, Herman was most popular in Northeastern states with 15 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Herman. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 5 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 10 | 1126 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Herman
- Total Births of Herman: 50 (-2.40%)
- Male Births of Herman: 50 (-2.40%)
Given the downward trend of Herman over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.40% decrease in total births, for a total of 50 births in 2024. Male births for Herman have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 50 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.40%.