Herman
Peaked at #44 nationally in 1886, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Herman has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Herman — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1143
in 1891
Last ranked
#9498
in 1980
Years tracked
70
1891–1980
Trend
Falling
Herman was already at its most popular for girls in 1891 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1143), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Herman hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1980, when it stood at #9498.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | #9,498 | 6 |
| 1978 | #10,309 | 5 |
| 1977 | #7,815 | 7 |
| 1976 | #9,810 | 5 |
| 1975 | #6,731 | 8 |
| 1971 | #6,214 | 8 |
| 1970 | #6,583 | 7 |
| 1969 | #5,181 | 9 |
Herman — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#44
in 1886
Current rank
#2641
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Herman reached its peak popularity for boys in 1886, ranking #44 nationally with 418 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1968 (2014) to #2641 (2024) — a 25% drop.
As of 2024, Herman ranks #2641 nationally for boys, with 50 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,641 | 50 |
| 2023 | #2,327 | 60 |
| 2022 | #2,629 | 51 |
| 2021 | #2,789 | 45 |
| 2020 | #2,401 | 55 |
| 2019 | #2,007 | 73 |
| 2018 | #2,176 | 64 |
| 2017 | #2,360 | 55 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Herman most popular?
Herman was most popular in 1886, when it ranked #44 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Herman becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Herman?
At least 136,709 babies have been recorded with the name Herman in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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