Hermes Name Popularity and Statistics
Hermes is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Hermes?
Hermes is spelled H-E-R-M-E-S. The name has 6 letters.
Hermes Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,181
Recorded Births37
- Boys usage rose 715 places to #3,181 and recorded 9 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Hermes Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 37 | #3,181 |
| 2024 | Boys | 28 | #3,896 |
| 2023 | Boys | 30 | #3,712 |
| 2022 | Boys | 27 | #3,995 |
| 2021 | Boys | 30 | #3,651 |
| 2020 | Boys | 18 | #5,041 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 20 | #4,806 |
| 2018 | Boys | 9 | #8,154 |
| 2017 | Boys | 13 | #6,338 |
| 2016 | Boys | 9 | #8,146 |
| 2015 | Boys | 13 | #6,324 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2013 | Boys | 16 | #5,404 |
| 2012 | Boys | 14 | #6,001 |
| 2011 | Boys | 8 | #8,767 |
| 2010 | Boys | 9 | #8,139 |
| 2009 | Boys | 12 | #6,802 |
| 2008 | Boys | 10 | #7,698 |
| 2007 | Boys | 8 | #8,915 |
| 2006 | Boys | 17 | #5,072 |
| 2004 | Boys | 12 | #6,138 |
| 2003 | Boys | 10 | #6,715 |
| 2002 | Boys | 11 | #6,088 |
When Was Hermes Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
37 recorded births
National rank #3,181
2023 · Boys
30 recorded births
National rank #3,712
2021 · Boys
30 recorded births
National rank #3,651
2024 · Boys
28 recorded births
National rank #3,896
Where Hermes Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,687 | 9 |