Holding steady.
Popularity of Erminio since 1913
Babies named Erminio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Erminio's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 97 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Erminio is a rare Italian name that never broke into the U.S. top 1,000, reflecting its limited but enduring use among Italian-American families. The earliest recorded U.S. birth was in 1913, and its peak year was 1915, with a few births that decade. Since then, the name has remained consistently rare, with a stable trajectory and no notable revival. Though many Italian names gained popularity in the U.S. in the early 1900s, Erminio remained obscure, never appearing in any top state rankings. Its meaning, likely deriving from the Germanic word for 'soldier', ties it to a heritage of strength and universality, yet the name has largely stayed off the modern radar. For parents seeking a distinctive Italian name with historical roots, Erminio offers a unique choice with little risk of duplication.
Erminio is an Italian name of uncertain origin. It is likely a variant of Ermanno, which derives from the Germanic elements 'ermen' (whole, universal) and 'man' (man), meaning 'army man' or 'soldier'. The name has been used in Italy since at least the early 20th century, with the earliest recorded U.S. birth in 1913.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ermino, Mino, Nino
Variants: Ermanno, Armando
Sibling names for Erminio
Names that share Erminio's style, for a brother or sister.
