Herman
3 countries#2363 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Herman was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
136,772 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2363 · peaked in 1921 with 3,239 births
Most common in: New York, Texas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Louisiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
736 births recorded 1900–2021 · peaked in 1912 with 17 births
Most common in: Guadeloupe, La Réunion, Jura, Nord, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
21 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 1996 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
21 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 1996 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Herman’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1492 | — |
| 2007 | #1621 | ↓129 |
| 2008 | #1571 | ↑50 |
| 2009 | #1665 | ↓94 |
| 2010 | #1881 | ↓216 |
| 2011 | #1675 | ↑206 |
| 2012 | #2091 | ↓416 |
| 2013 | #1794 | ↑297 |
| 2014 | #1959 | ↓165 |
| 2015 | #1703 | ↑256 |
| 2016 | #1811 | ↓108 |
| 2017 | #2319 | ↓508 |
| 2018 | #2167 | ↑152 |
| 2019 | #2001 | ↑166 |
| 2020 | #2366 | ↓365 |
| 2021 | #2732 | ↓366 |
| 2022 | #2616 | ↑116 |
| 2023 | #2315 | ↑301 |
| 2024 | #2637 | ↓322 |
| 2025 | #2363 | ↑274 |
Frequently asked questions about Herman
Is Herman a popular name?
Yes — Herman currently ranks #2363 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Herman more common for boys or girls?
Herman is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Herman most popular?
Herman peaked in 1921 in United States, with 3,239 recorded births that year.
Is Herman rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Herman’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #48 in 1880 to #2363 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Herman?
At least 137,529 babies have been recorded with the name Herman across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Herman popular in more than one country?
Yes — Herman appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Herman?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Herman include Dru, Helios, Indy, Javi.
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