Hermina Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HER-mi-nah //ˈhɜːr.mɪ.nə//

Origin: German; Latin

Meaning: German: warrior maiden; Latin: army

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hermina has its roots in the ancient Greek name Hermes, which is derived from the Greek word 'herma', meaning 'a stone heap' or 'a boundary marker'. Hermes was the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology, associated with commerce, communication, and travelers.

The name evolved through various linguistic forms, transitioning from Greek to Latin as 'Hermina', and subsequently making its way into Old French before being adopted into English. The name has been used in various cultures, often reflecting the attributes associated with the deity Hermes, such as eloquence and swiftness.

Historically, the name Hermina can be traced back to the medieval period, where it appeared in various forms across Europe. Notably, it was used in the context of Christian saints, particularly Saint Hermina, who is venerated in certain Christian traditions.

The name gained further prominence during the Renaissance, a time when classical names were revived and embraced in literature and art. The use of Hermina in literary works, particularly in the 19th century, contributed to its recognition as a name of elegance and sophistication.

Culturally, Hermina has been associated with themes of protection and guidance, reflecting the characteristics of Hermes as a protector of travelers. This association has allowed the name to endure through centuries, often linked to notions of intelligence and adaptability.

Variants of the name, such as Herminia, have also emerged in different cultures, enriching the name's legacy. The name Hermina, while not as commonly used today, carries with it a rich historical and cultural significance that reflects its ancient origins and the enduring qualities attributed to it.

Famous people named Hermina

In this section, you will find notable people named Hermina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Hermina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Hermina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Hermina H. Van Loon is a scientist best known for her research in molecular biology and genetics.

Hermina J. Van der Veen is a writer best known for her contributions to Dutch literature and poetry.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Hermina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

HermannHildaHelenaHugoHeidiHenrietta

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Hermina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

HermineHermioneHelenaHesterHildaHannahHeloise

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hermina was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Hermina has ranked as high as #1488 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Iowa.

In the past 5 years the name Hermina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Hermina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Hermina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Hermina.

Year Total Births Girl
1977 9 9
1972 5 5
1971 12 12
1968 6 6
1965 6 6
1963 8 8
1962 11 11
1961 6 6
1960 6 6
1957 6 6
1956 12 12
1954 6 6
1953 6 6
1952 6 6
1951 7 7
1950 8 8
1949 6 6
1948 8 8
1947 5 5
1946 7 7
1945 9 9
1944 12 12
1943 11 11
1942 13 13
1941 9 9
1940 7 7
1939 14 14
1938 12 12
1937 18 18
1936 17 17
1935 25 25
1934 20 20
1933 18 18
1932 25 25
1931 30 30
1930 24 24
1929 25 25
1928 35 35
1927 25 25
1926 31 31
1925 56 56
1924 47 47
1923 48 48
1922 41 41
1921 46 46
1920 59 59
1919 58 58
1918 50 50
1917 51 51
1916 71 71
1915 58 58
1914 41 41
1913 37 37
1912 39 39
1911 24 24
1910 24 24
1909 22 22
1908 9 9
1907 16 16
1906 15 15
1905 14 14
1904 11 11
1903 12 12
1902 11 11
1901 14 14
1900 18 18
1899 11 11
1898 13 13
1897 13 13
1896 18 18
1895 16 16
1894 15 15
1893 10 10
1892 15 15
1891 8 8
1889 6 6
1888 5 5
1887 5 5
1886 6 6
1885 7 7
1884 11 11
1882 10 10

Top States for Hermina (1935)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
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