How Many People Are Named Hermes?
Complete statistics for the name Hermes: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hermes, the Greek god of travelers and messengers, lends his name to a very rare choice for boys, with just 1 in 521,336 Americans bearing it. That's around 633 people today, making it a truly unique pick. With a peak in 2021, it's clear this name's popularity is on the rise among younger parents.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 665 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hermes Through the Generations
Hermes has seen a steady increase in usage over recent years, peaking in 2021 with 30 births. Today, there are 633 people named Hermes living in the United States, with the majority under 30 years old. This age skew suggests that Hermes is a modern, newer-generation name, favored by contemporary parents looking for something distinctive yet meaningful.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Hermes
Hermes is the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology. The masculine given name may also refer to:Saint Hermes, several Christian martyrs Hermes Trismegistus, the purported author of the Hermetic Corpus, a series of Egyptian-Greek wisdom texts from the 2nd century AD and later Hermes L. Ames (1865–1920), New York politician Hermes Binner (1943–2020), Argentine physician and politician Hermes da Fonseca (1855–1923), Brazilian soldier and politician, 8th President of Brazil and Minister of War Hermes Lima (1902–1978), former Prime Minister of Brazil and jurist Hermes Gamonal, Chilean former ten…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hermes's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Hermes
How Many People Have the Name Hermes?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,904 people in the United States currently share the name Hermes. That works out to roughly 1 in every 84,900 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Hermes a Common or Rare Name?
Hermes is classified as 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 Hermes Mean?
Hermes means "swift traveler" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hermes in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Hermes Most Popular?
The name Hermes reached peak popularity in 2021, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Hermes?
Approximately 3,904 people named Hermes live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,904. That works out to roughly 1 in 84,900 Americans.
Is Hermes a rare name?
Hermes is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 84,900 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hermes mean?
Hermes means "swift traveler" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Hermes more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Hermes are male and 1% are female.
When was Hermes most popular?
Hermes peaked in 2021 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.