Herminia Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: er-MEEN-yah /ɛrˈmin.ja/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: 'warrior'; Latin: 'army man'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Herminia has its roots in the Greek name Herminia, which is derived from Hermes, the name of the Greek god associated with communication, trade, and travel. The etymological journey of Herminia can be traced back to the Greek word 'herma', meaning 'a stone heap' or 'a boundary marker', which reflects Hermes' role as a protector of boundaries and travelers.

The name made its way into Latin as Herminia, and from there it transitioned into various forms in the Romance languages, eventually reaching English through adaptations and translations over the centuries. Historically, the name Herminia gained prominence in the early medieval period, particularly in the context of Christian hagiography.

One notable figure is Saint Herminia, a lesser-known saint whose life and deeds were celebrated in various texts during the Middle Ages. The name also appears in literary works, such as in the 16th-century play "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare, where it is associated with themes of love and loyalty.

This connection to literature helped solidify the name's presence in European culture. Culturally, Herminia carries connotations of strength and protection, reflective of its association with Hermes.

The name has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing guidance and support, akin to the role of Hermes in mythology. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Mina have emerged in some cultures, further enriching the name's legacy.

Overall, Herminia reflects a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, embodying themes of communication and protection that have resonated through history.

Famous people named Herminia

In this section, you will find notable people named Herminia. 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 Herminia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Herminia Ibarra is a scholar and author best known for Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader, Working Identity, and The Authenticity Paradox.

Sibling suggestions

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

HermioneHelenaHannahHildaHazelHester

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Herminia. 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.

ArminiaMinervaSeraphinaAmeliaElenaMarinaSelinaCecilia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Herminia was first seen in the United States in 1894.

Herminia has ranked as high as #1318 nationally, which occurred in 1929, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Arizona, New York, and New Mexico.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Herminia 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 Herminia 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 Herminia.

Year Total Births Girl
2024 7 7
2020 5 5
2018 9 9
2017 5 5
2016 6 6
2010 7 7
2009 9 9
2007 10 10
2006 11 11
2005 9 9
2004 9 9
2003 15 15
2002 7 7
2001 7 7
2000 10 10
1999 11 11
1998 13 13
1997 8 8
1996 17 17
1995 11 11
1994 19 19
1993 15 15
1992 18 18
1991 23 23
1990 27 27
1989 19 19
1988 18 18
1987 20 20
1986 18 18
1985 18 18
1984 21 21
1983 21 21
1982 24 24
1981 25 25
1980 25 25
1979 18 18
1978 25 25
1977 31 31
1976 31 31
1975 33 33
1974 24 24
1973 36 36
1972 27 27
1971 36 36
1970 42 42
1969 29 29
1968 22 22
1967 29 29
1966 30 30
1965 26 26
1964 19 19
1963 27 27
1962 36 36
1961 32 32
1960 38 38
1959 36 36
1958 28 28
1957 46 46
1956 50 50
1955 39 39
1954 55 55
1953 58 58
1952 49 49
1951 61 61
1950 54 54
1949 51 51
1948 35 35
1947 47 47
1946 55 55
1945 42 42
1944 49 49
1943 49 49
1942 49 49
1941 47 47
1940 61 61
1939 60 60
1938 46 46
1937 46 46
1936 50 50
1935 68 68
1934 50 50
1933 51 51
1932 62 62
1931 46 46
1930 79 79
1929 93 93
1928 86 86
1927 64 64
1926 68 68
1925 58 58
1924 82 82
1923 56 56
1922 51 51
1921 68 68
1920 58 58
1919 54 54
1918 44 44
1917 37 37
1916 31 31
1915 49 49
1914 32 32
1913 26 26
1912 23 23
1911 25 25
1910 12 12
1909 6 6
1908 11 11
1907 17 17
1906 12 12
1905 9 9
1904 10 10
1903 12 12
1902 8 8
1901 10 10
1900 7 7
1898 7 7
1897 11 11
1896 7 7
1894 6 6

Top States for Herminia (1996)

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
CA 6
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