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Herman

male

Meaning

"Army Man"

Herman is a Germanic name combining elements for army and man, common in medieval and modern European usage.

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Popularity History of Herman

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2641Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2641

Herman was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-314

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Herman

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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