Name Legacy

Herman

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Herman was most popular in 1921, when 3,239 American babies were given the name — ranking #154 that year. In 2025 it ranked #5,081, with 58 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 136,772 people named Herman.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#154
Births that year3,239
Total since 1880136,772

Herman over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Herman’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Germanic · "man of the army"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org