Boy nameCurrently #3,908 in the USRising
Hermes
//ˈhɜrmiz//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20236 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hermes's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Hermes's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hermes |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 28 |
Hermes through the decades
- Hermes peaked in 2023, when 30 babies were named Hermes in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Hermes has risen 77% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hermes currently ranks #3,908 in the US and is on the rise.