A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Herminia since 1894
Babies named Herminia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 31 |
| 1900s | 102 |
| 1910s | 333 |
| 1920s | 684 |
| 1930s | 558 |
| 1940s | 485 |
| 1950s | 476 |
| 1960s | 288 |
| 1970s | 303 |
| 1980s | 209 |
| 1990s | 162 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Herminia is a name with a long, quiet history in the United States, first recorded in 1894. It enjoyed its peak year in 1929, but never reached the top 1000, making it a choice for parents seeking a truly distinctive name with an antique feel. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2022, signaling a potential revival among those drawn to vintage names. While no top states are recorded, its Latin and Romance language associations give it a classic, European character.
Herminia is likely a feminine form of Herminius, a Roman family name of obscure origin. Some scholars connect it to Greek herma (a cairn or boundary stone), but the link is debated. The name was adopted in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese as a feminine given name, particularly in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mina, Erminia, Hermi
Sibling names for Herminia
Names that share Herminia's style, for a brother or sister.
