Rising since 2017, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Hemen since 2015
Babies named Hemen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 160 |
Meaning & origin
Hemen is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2015, a very recent entry compared to established names. As of 2025, it ranked 4,661, with approximately 1 in 55,423 newborns receiving the name. Its use has been rising steadily since 2017, peaking in 2024. The name's origins are unclear, but its recent coinage suggests it may be a creative invention perhaps inspired by pop culture. Hemen remains rare, with no strong regional ties.
Hemen is a modern coinage that first appears in U.S. birth records in 2015, suggesting a recent invention or borrowing. It may be a variant of the name He-Man, the central character from the 1980s animated series, or a reshaped form of names like Herman or Henrik. Its sudden rise in popularity points to a fashionable creation rather than a traditional root.
“Hemen” around the world
Where Hemen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Hemen
Names that share Hemen's style, for a brother or sister.
