Total births
1,534
Girls' name · since 1880
Hermine
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,534 babies named Hermine, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,534
- total births
- 1880–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Hermine is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,534 have been recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Hermine recorded 1,534 times among girls since 1880, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1973.
- 1,534 total births
- 1880–1973 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,534 girls have been named Hermine since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1973.
- 1,534
- total births
- 1880–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Hermine was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
51 babies were named Hermine in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Hermine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hermine's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1886, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hermine at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Hermine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1973
- Peak year (1916)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 94 years of records
Hermine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hermine's strongest decade.
366 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Hermine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 51
1880s
51 births
- 1890s 131
1890s
131 births
- 1900s 116
1900s
116 births
- 1910s
1910s
348 births
- 1920s
1920s
366 births
- 1930s
1930s
247 births
- 1940s
1940s
162 births
- 1950s 91
1950s
91 births
- 1960s 14
1960s
14 births
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 366 births (24% of all-time use).
How Hermine 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 Hermine's total volume
Hermine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hermine by state
Where Hermine concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 258 | 16.8% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 53 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 17 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 9 | 0.6% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Hermine's total US births 16.8%
Even split
258 of 1,534 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hermine? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 1,534 babies named Hermine. The most recent recorded year was 1973. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 51 births.
When was Hermine most popular? ▼
Hermine was most popular in the 1920s decade with 366 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Hermine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hermine are New York (258 births), Ohio (53 births), Illinois (17 births).
How long has the name Hermine been used? ▼
Hermine has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 94 years of data through 1973.
What names are similar to Hermine? ▼
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 Hermine's data
- Hermine's decade-level peak was the 1920s (366 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Hermines (258 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Hermine
Nearby Names Like Hermine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hermine
Herlinda Girl
#7985 4,410 births
Herminia Girl
#12200 3,757 births
Hermelinda Girl
#10350 2,039 births
Hermione Girl
#1677 1,839 births
Hermina Girl
1,587 births
Compare Hermine side by side: Hermine vs Herlinda Hermine vs Herminia Hermine vs Hermelinda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1880–1973 (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. "Hermine: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,534 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hermine. 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 Hermine 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.