Hermonie
A feminine name of Greek origin denoting someone spiritually wise or virtuous.
Name Census estimates that about 33 living Americans carry the first name Hermonie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hermonie today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hermonie births was 2005 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hermonie. 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 Hermonie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
33
~ 1 in 10,386,495 Americans
Peak year
2005
10 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,214
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Hermonie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hermonie from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Hermonie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hermonie 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 Hermonie 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 Hermonie
The name Hermonie is believed to have originated from the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "hermeneus," which means "interpreter" or "messenger." This name is closely related to the Greek god Hermes, who was the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hermonie can be found in the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, where he mentions a character with this name. Additionally, there are references to individuals with similar names, such as Hermione, in ancient Greek texts and historical records.
In the Middle Ages, the name Hermonie was relatively uncommon, but it experienced a resurgence during the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy and France. One notable figure from this time was Hermonie de Balsac (1510-1578), a French noblewoman and poet who was known for her literary works and patronage of the arts.
In the 17th century, the name Hermonie gained popularity in England and other parts of Europe. One famous bearer of this name was Hermonie Granger (1633-1697), an English philosopher and writer who was known for her contributions to the field of natural philosophy.
During the 19th century, the name Hermonie became more prevalent in the United States and Canada. One notable figure from this period was Hermonie Prudence Willard (1823-1898), an American educator and women's rights activist who played a significant role in the establishment of higher education for women.
Another historical figure worth mentioning is Hermonie Gingold (1897-1987), a British actress and comedian who had a successful career on stage and in film. She was known for her witty performances and appeared in numerous productions throughout her lifetime.
It is important to note that while the name Hermonie has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and languages over time, leading to slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
People
Hermonie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hermonie 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
Hermonie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hermonie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 33 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hermonie 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 10,386,495 US residents.
Is Hermonie a common name?
We classify Hermonie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hermonie most popular?
The single biggest year for Hermonie was 2005, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hermonie is about 13 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 Hermonie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hermonie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hermonie 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 Hermonie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hermonie 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 Hermonie 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 share the name Hermonie?
You can see how many Americans are named Hermonie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.