How Many People Are Named Herminia?

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

Herminia
Very Rare
Latin

Herminia, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,853 people in the US today, making up 1 in 178,055 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1929 with 93 births, and now it's seen as a classic, old-school choice.

~1,853
Living in US
1 in 178,055
Americans
1929
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strength
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

35,774
Worldwide Bearers
#4,082
Global Rank
🇧🇴 Bolivia
7,108
🇵🇾 Paraguay
6,821
🇨🇱 Chile
5,679
🇦🇴 Angola
3,779
🇨🇺 Cuba
3,708
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
2,854
🇪🇨 Ecuador
2,436
🇵🇹 Portugal
1,559
🇺🇾 Uruguay
488
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
350

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,853 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 79
158
Would be under 30 (4%)
752
Would be 30–60 (20%)
2,847
Would be over 60 (76%)

All 3,757 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: 1929

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
89
Modern Appeal
11
International
5

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

📜 Herminia Through the Generations

Herminia has been a name that's carried through the generations, with a significant portion of its bearers being over 60 years old. As of now, there are 1,853 people named Herminia living in the United States, a number that reflects its very rare status. Interestingly, the name saw its peak in 1929 with 93 births, indicating a strong generational link to that era. Today, Herminia is predominantly found among older generations, with 76% of those bearing the name being over 60, showing how deeply rooted it is in the past.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 2,093
California 368
Arizona 61
New York 61
New Mexico 40
Illinois 11
Massachusetts 10

⭐ Famous People Named Herminia

Herminia is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Herminia's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Herminia

How Many People Have the Name Herminia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,853 people in the United States currently share the name Herminia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 178,055 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Herminia a Common or Rare Name?

Herminia 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 Herminia Mean?

Herminia means "strength" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Herminia Most Popular?

The name Herminia reached peak popularity in 1929, with 93 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 Herminia?

Approximately 1,853 people named Herminia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,757. That works out to roughly 1 in 178,055 Americans.

Is Herminia a rare name?

Herminia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 178,055 Americans has this name.

What does the name Herminia mean?

Herminia means "strength" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Herminia more male or female?

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

When was Herminia most popular?

Herminia peaked in 1929 with 93 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 US1,853
All-Time Births3,757
1 in X1 in 178,055
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age79
Peak Year1929
World Rank#4,082
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.