How Many People Are Named Hermina?

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

Hermina
Very Rare
Old Slavic

Hermina is a rare, classic female name with roots in Old Slavic, meaning 'merciful'. Only 209 people named Hermina live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,581,306 Americans. The vast majority, 98%, are over 60, reflecting its status as an older-generation name.

~157
Living in US
1 in 2,111,142
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Merciful
🌐
Origin
Old Slavic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Compassionate Resilient
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

30,924
Worldwide Bearers
#27,282
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
12,507
🇿🇦 South Africa
4,962
🇺🇸 United States
1,982
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,441
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1,203
🇸🇮 Slovenia
1,114
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,060
🇷🇴 Romania
1,026
🇭🇺 Hungary
656
🇨🇿 Czechia
430

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
209 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 104
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
32
Would be 30–60 (2%)
1,555
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 1,587 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: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
89
Modern Appeal
11
International
98

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

📜 Hermina Through the Generations

Hermina peaked in popularity in 1916 with 71 births, but since then, it's remained stable, rarely appearing in birth records. Today, most people named Hermina are over 60, with only 32 individuals between 30 and 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's been around for generations but isn't commonly chosen by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 99
Illinois 68
Michigan 55
New York 47
Iowa 41
Texas 32
Minnesota 11
New Jersey 10
Wisconsin 5

⭐ Famous People Named Hermina

Hermina is a female given name. Notable people with the name include:…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hermina's Old Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Hermina

How Many People Have the Name Hermina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 157 people in the United States currently share the name Hermina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,111,142 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hermina a Common or Rare Name?

Hermina 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 Hermina Mean?

Hermina means "merciful" and comes from Old Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hermina Most Popular?

The name Hermina reached peak popularity in 1916, with 71 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Hermina?

Approximately 157 people named Hermina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 157. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,111,142 Americans.

Is Hermina a rare name?

Hermina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,111,142 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hermina mean?

Hermina means "merciful" and comes from Old Slavic origins.

Is Hermina more male or female?

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

When was Hermina most popular?

Hermina peaked in 1916 with 71 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US157
All-Time Births157
1 in X1 in 2,111,142
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age104
Peak Year1916
World Rank#27,282
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.