Hermon Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HER-muhn //ˈhɜːrmən//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'mountain'; English: 'from the mountain'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hermon has its roots in ancient Semitic languages, deriving from the Hebrew word "חֶרְמוֹן" (Hermon), which translates to "sacred" or "holy mountain." This name is notably associated with Mount Hermon, a significant geographical feature located at the borders of modern-day Syria and Lebanon. The mountain is mentioned in various biblical texts, indicating its importance in the ancient Near East, particularly in the context of Israelite history and geography.
The name entered the English language through the Latin "Hermon" and the Greek "Ἑρμῶν" (Hermōn), which were used in early translations of the Bible, including the Septuagint and later the Vulgate, solidifying its presence in Christian texts by the early centuries of the Common Era. Historically, Mount Hermon has been referenced in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Psalms and the Book of Deuteronomy, where it is celebrated for its majestic height and beauty.
It is often symbolically associated with divine presence and the idea of sanctuary, which contributed to the name's enduring significance in religious contexts. The mountain is also linked to various historical events and figures, including its mention in the context of the Transfiguration of Jesus in the New Testament, further embedding the name within the Christian tradition.
Culturally, Hermon carries connotations of sanctity and reverence, reflecting its biblical associations. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages, maintaining its connection to the sacred.
In addition to its biblical significance, the name has been adopted in various literary and artistic contexts, often symbolizing strength and spiritual elevation. Diminutive forms or variations may exist, but the name Hermon itself has retained its original form and meaning through centuries, reflecting its deep historical roots and cultural resonance.
Famous people named Hermon
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Hermon A. MacNeil is a sculptor best known for his work on the U.S. Navy Memorial, the statue of the American soldier in the World War I Memorial, and the statue of the soldier in the 1918 Armistice Day Memorial.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hermon was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Hermon has ranked as high as #1251 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Hermon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Hermon 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 Hermon 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 Hermon.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1981 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1977 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1976 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1975 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1974 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1973 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1972 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1971 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1970 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1969 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1968 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1967 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1966 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1965 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1964 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1963 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1962 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1961 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1960 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1959 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1958 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1957 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1956 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 1955 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1954 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1953 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1952 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1951 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 1950 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| 1949 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| 1948 | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| 1947 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 1946 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1945 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 1944 | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 1943 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 1942 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 1941 | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| 1940 | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| 1939 | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| 1938 | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| 1937 | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| 1936 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 1935 | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| 1934 | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| 1933 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 1932 | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| 1931 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 1930 | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| 1929 | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| 1928 | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| 1927 | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| 1926 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 1925 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 1924 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 1923 | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| 1922 | 113 | 113 | 0 |
| 1921 | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| 1920 | 114 | 114 | 0 |
| 1919 | 91 | 91 | 0 |
| 1918 | 93 | 93 | 0 |
| 1917 | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| 1916 | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| 1915 | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| 1914 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 1913 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1912 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1911 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1910 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1909 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1908 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1907 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1906 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1905 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1904 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1903 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1902 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1901 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1900 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1899 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1898 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1897 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1896 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1895 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1894 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1893 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1892 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1891 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1890 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1889 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1888 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1887 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1886 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1885 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1884 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1880 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Hermon (1959)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 6 |