Total births
1,587
Girls' name · since 1882
Hermina
1,587 babies named Hermina in U.S. Social Security records since 1882, with the highest year being 1916. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,587
- total births
- 1882–1977
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Hermina sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,587 recorded since 1882.
Social Security Administration records show Hermina recorded 1,587 times among girls since 1882, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 1977.
- 1,587 total births
- 1882–1977 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,587 girls have been named Hermina since 1882, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1977.
- 1,587
- total births
- 1882–1977
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Hermina was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
71 babies were named Hermina in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Hermina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hermina's full recorded timeline at 1925, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1887, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 71 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hermina at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Hermina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1977
- Peak year (1916)
- 71
- Annual births at peak, across 96 years of records
Hermina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Hermina's strongest decade.
453 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Hermina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 50
1880s
50 births
- 1890s 119
1890s
119 births
- 1900s 142
1900s
142 births
- 1910s
1910s
453 births
- 1920s
1920s
413 births
- 1930s
1930s
203 births
- 1940s 87
1940s
87 births
- 1950s 51
1950s
51 births
- 1960s 43
1960s
43 births
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 453 births (29% of all-time use).
How Hermina compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Hermina's total volume
Hermina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hermina by state
Where Hermina concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 99 | 6.2% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 68 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 55 | 3.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 47 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 41 | 2.6% |
| #6 | Texas | | 32 | 2.0% |
| #7 | Minnesota | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 10 | 0.6% |
Pennsylvania share of Hermina's total US births 6.2%
Even split
99 of 1,587 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Hermina appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hermina? ▼
Hermina has been given to 1,587 babies in the U.S. since 1882, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1977. 71 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Hermina most popular? ▼
Hermina was most popular in the 1910s decade with 453 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Hermina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hermina are Pennsylvania (99 births), Illinois (68 births), Michigan (55 births).
How long has the name Hermina been used? ▼
Hermina has been recorded in Social Security data since 1882, spanning 96 years of data through 1977.
What names are similar to Hermina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Herlinda, Herminia, Hermelinda, Hermione, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hermina's data
- Hermina's decade-level peak was the 1910s (453 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Herminas (99 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hermina
Nearby Names Like Hermina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hermina
Herlinda Girl
#7985 4,410 births
Herminia Girl
#12200 3,757 births
Hermelinda Girl
#10350 2,039 births
Hermione Girl
#1677 1,839 births
Hermine Girl
1,534 births
Compare Hermina side by side: Hermina vs Herlinda Hermina vs Herminia Hermina vs Hermelinda
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1882–1977 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hermina: Baby Name Since 1882 - 1,587 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hermina. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hermina draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.