Herman
Herman is a classic German name derived from the elements 'heri' meaning army and 'man' meaning man, translating to 'army man' or 'warrior.' It has deep roots in Germanic culture and was brought to English-speaking countries by Dutch and German immigrants.
Current Popularity
#2368 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Has a distinctly vintage feel that may appeal to parents seeking retro names
- •Popular in the early 1900s but rare today, making it a unique choice
- •Strong literary associations through Herman Melville and Herman Hesse
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Famous People
Herman Melville
Author of 'Moby-Dick'
Herman Hesse
Nobel Prize-winning novelist
Herman Cain
Businessman and politician
Herman Munster
Iconic TV character from 'The Munsters'
Statistics
135,977
Total births since 1880
1921
Peak year
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