Hermoine
A feminine name derived from the Greek hermiōnē meaning "messenger, earthly".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Hermoine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hermoine today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hermoine births was 1913 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hermoine. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Hermoine with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hermoine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1913
7 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2006 SSA rank
#18,173
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Hermoine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hermoine from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 21 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hermoine by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hermoine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hermoine
The name Hermoine is derived from the Greek name Hermione, which has its roots in the Greek mythology. The name is composed of two elements: "Hermes," the Greek god of transitions and boundaries, and "ionis," meaning "of the mind or intellect." The combination of these elements suggests that the name Hermione is associated with intelligence, wisdom, and eloquence.
Hermione was a prominent figure in Greek mythology, known as the daughter of Menelaus and Helen of Troy. She was also the wife of Neoptolemus, the son of the legendary hero Achilles. Hermione's name appears in various ancient Greek texts, including Homer's Iliad and Euripides' plays, which highlight her story and significance in the Trojan War.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hermoine can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when a Greek woman named Hermoine was mentioned in an ancient inscription found in Athens. Throughout history, the name has been borne by several notable figures, including:
1. Hermoine of Ephesus (c. 300 BCE), a Greek philosopher and author known for her works on ethics and Pythagoreanism.
2. Hermoine of Alexandria (c. 1st century CE), a renowned scholar and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of geometry and astronomy.
3. Hermoine de Faye (1575-1619), a French noblewoman and writer who was influential in the literary circles of her time.
4. Hermoine Roddick (1858-1937), a British activist and suffragette who campaigned for women's rights and social reforms.
5. Hermoine Gingold (1897-1987), an English actress and comedian, known for her roles on stage, in films, and on television.
While the name Hermoine has its origins in Greek mythology and ancient texts, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted in various parts of the world over the centuries. The name's association with intelligence, eloquence, and wisdom has contributed to its enduring popularity and cultural significance.
People
Hermoine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hermoine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hermoine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hermoine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hermoine going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Hermoine a common name?
We classify Hermoine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 50 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hermoine most popular?
The single biggest year for Hermoine was 1913, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hermoine is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hermoine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hermoine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hermoine in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hermoine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hermoine in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hermoine can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Hermoine?
Want to know how many Americans are named Hermoine? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.