How Many People Are Named Hermela?

Complete statistics for the name Hermela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hermela
Very Rare
Ethiopian

Hermela is a very rare female name, with only 288 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,146,753 Americans. Almost all of them are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~288
Living in US
1 in 1,146,753
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
Ethiopian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,122
Worldwide Bearers
#94,772
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
4,392
🇲🇽 Mexico
213
🇵🇭 Philippines
166
🇺🇸 United States
79
🇨🇬 Congo
57
🇦🇷 Argentina
33
🇵🇪 Peru
30
🇵🇾 Paraguay
28
🇨🇩 DR Congo
21
🇸🇪 Sweden
15

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
288 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
290
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 290 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hermela Through the Generations

Hermela emerged in the late 2000s, peaking in 2009 with 23 births. Since then, its popularity has been declining, but it remains a name associated with youth and modernity. With an average age of 14, most Hermelas are still under 30, indicating it's a relatively new name embraced by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Hermela

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hermela's Ethiopian roots

📄 About the Name Hermela

How Many People Have the Name Hermela?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 288 people in the United States currently share the name Hermela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,146,753 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hermela a Common or Rare Name?

Hermela is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Hermela Mean?

Hermela means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Ethiopian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hermela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Hermela Most Popular?

The name Hermela reached peak popularity in 2009, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hermela?

Approximately 288 people named Hermela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 290. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,146,753 Americans.

Is Hermela a rare name?

Hermela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,146,753 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hermela mean?

Hermela means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Ethiopian origins.

Is Hermela more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Hermela are male and 100% are female.

When was Hermela most popular?

Hermela peaked in 2009 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US288
All-Time Births290
1 in X1 in 1,146,753
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2009
World Rank#94,772
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.