Hermond
A masculine German name meaning "army man" or "army protector".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Hermond. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hermond today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hermond births was 1928 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hermond. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hermond. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1928
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1928 SSA rank
#4,403
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Hermond: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hermond 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 Hermond during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hermond
The name Hermond has its origins in the Germanic languages, originating sometime around the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old Germanic elements "heri" meaning army and "mund" meaning protection or guardian. The name essentially translates to "protector of the army" or "army guardian."
Hermond was a relatively common name among the various Germanic tribes during the Migration Period, particularly among the Franks, Alemanni, and Bavarians. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various medieval chronicles and records from this era.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Hermond was a Frankish nobleman who lived in the late 5th century. He served as a trusted advisor and military commander under the Merovingian King Clovis I, playing a crucial role in the unification of the Frankish kingdoms.
In the 7th century, there was a Bavarian nobleman named Hermond who was a prominent figure in the court of Duke Theodo II. He is mentioned in several contemporary accounts as a skilled warrior and diplomat.
During the Viking Age, a Norwegian chieftain named Hermond Jarl is recorded in the Icelandic sagas as leading a successful raid against the Scottish Isles in the late 9th century.
In the 11th century, a German knight named Hermond von Liechtenstein gained fame for his bravery and skill in the Crusades. He was a member of the Teutonic Order and participated in the Siege of Acre in 1191.
Another notable figure with the name was Hermond de Villeneuve, a French nobleman who lived in the late 12th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Philip II and served as a trusted advisor and ambassador.
While the name Hermond was relatively common in medieval times, particularly among the Germanic nobility and warrior classes, it gradually fell out of widespread use in later centuries. However, it has remained a part of the historical record, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the Germanic peoples.
People
Hermond + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hermond 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
Hermond: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hermond?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hermond 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 - US residents.
Is Hermond a common name?
We classify Hermond as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hermond most popular?
The single biggest year for Hermond was 1928, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hermond is about 0 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 Hermond in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hermond a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hermond in the SSA data are male. 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 Hermond still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hermond 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 Hermond 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 Americans are named Hermond?
Want to know how many people have the name Hermond? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.