Herman
Male name · ↓ Falling
87,157
Total Births
1915
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Herman
Herman is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 87,157 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 7,845 births |
| 1890s | 9,664 births |
| 1900s | 11,195 births |
| 1910s | 15,354 births |
| 1920s | 13,991 births |
| 1930s | 9,276 births |
| 1940s | 7,032 births |
| 1950s | 5,630 births |
| 1960s | 3,314 births |
| 1970s | 1,892 births |
| 1980s | 1,212 births |
| 1990s | 752 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Herman?
Herman has been given to 87,157 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1915 with 1,662 births that year.
Is Herman a boy or girl name?
Herman is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Herman most popular?
Herman was most popular in 1915, when 1,662 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Herman?
Herman first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).