Holding steady.
Popularity of Hermon since 1880
Babies named Hermon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hermon's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 50 |
| 1890s | 82 |
| 1900s | 139 |
| 1910s | 611 |
| 1920s | 970 |
| 1930s | 843 |
| 1940s | 599 |
| 1950s | 385 |
| 1960s | 133 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hermon is a rare biblical name that saw modest use in the early 1900s, peaking in 1905. It never ranked in the top 1000 names, reflecting its status as a niche choice. The name's trajectory has been stable but minimal, with no recorded usage in recent decades. As of 2025, it remains essentially unused, though its strong Old Testament roots give it a distinctive, traditional feel. Derived from Mount Hermon, the name carries geographical and spiritual connotations. While never common, Hermon appeared with enough frequency in the early 20th century to be documented by the Social Security Administration, but it has since fallen out of favor entirely.
Hermon is a biblical place name, referring to Mount Hermon, a mountain on the border of Syria and Lebanon mentioned in the Old Testament. The name's meaning is debated, possibly deriving from the Hebrew root חרם (cherem) meaning 'devoted to destruction' or 'sanctuary'. As a personal name, Hermon appears rarely, primarily in 19th and early 20th century America, perhaps influenced by the mountain's prominence in scripture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Herm
Sibling names for Hermon
Names that share Hermon's style, for a brother or sister.
