Holding steady.
Popularity of Hermilo since 1928
Babies named Hermilo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Hermilo is a name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived as a diminutive of Hermenegildo, a Germanic name meaning 'whole sacrifice' that was borne by a Visigothic saint. Its history in the United States dates to 1928, when it first appeared on Social Security records, but it has never cracked the top 1,000 names. The name saw its peak usage in 1989, and has remained in consistent but very low use since then, a trajectory that qualifies as stable. Hermilo is given to roughly 1 in every several hundred thousand baby boys each year, making it an exceptionally rare choice that nonetheless carries a familiar sound in Hispanic communities.
Hermilo is a Spanish and Italian diminutive of Hermenegildo, which derives from the Germanic elements 'ermen' meaning 'whole, universal' and 'gild' meaning 'sacrifice, tribute'. The name Hermenegildo was borne by a 6th-century Visigothic prince and saint, which helped spread its use in Spain. As a shorter, softer form, Hermilo emerged as a given name in its own right, especially in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Milo, Hermy, Lilo
Variants: Hermenegildo, Hermelindo, Ermilo
Sibling names for Hermilo
Names that share Hermilo's style, for a brother or sister.
