Holding steady.
Popularity of Hermie since 1889
Babies named Hermie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hermie's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 39 |
| 1910s | 84 |
| 1920s | 100 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 9 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hermie is a diminutive of the name Herman, which traces its origins to the Old German elements meaning 'army man.' As a standalone given name, Hermie saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its peak year recorded as 1902. The name first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 1889, and its trajectory has been stable at very low usage ever since, never cracking the top 1000. Despite its rarity, Hermie carries a vintage charm, reminiscent of an era when short forms like Jimmy and Tommy were common. Today, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an old-fashioned, nickname-style name.
Hermie is a diminutive of Herman, which derives from the Old German elements 'heri' (army) and 'man' (man), thus 'army man' or 'warrior'. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and was common in the Middle Ages. In modern times, it is primarily used as a nickname or standalone given name, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hermy
Sibling names for Hermie
Names that share Hermie's style, for a brother or sister.
