Hermes
- US rank
- #3,181
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,549 in 1969
37 babies were named Hermes in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,860 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1924–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hermes you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 46,083 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hermes, 37 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hermes would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHermes first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1969, when it reached #2,549.
- Then vs nowHermes is 3.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 178,571 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 46,083.
- TrendHermes has climbed 1,860 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,181. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Hermes
Hermes is a boy name of Greek origin. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-mes”. US birth records list Hermes for boys from 1924 to 2025, in 58 of those 102 years. Its best year was 1969, when it ranked #2,549 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,181, with 37 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,132,075 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 1960s | 2.5 | 403,226 boys |
| 1970s | 2.5 | 404,858 boys |
| 1980s | 5.6 | 176,991 boys |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 187,266 boys |
| 2000s | 5.1 | 197,628 boys |
| 2010s | 6.4 | 157,233 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 60,914 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Hermes
What is the origin of the name Hermes?
Hermes has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Hermes a boy or girl name?
Hermes is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hermes?
Hermes ranked #3,181 for US boys in 2025, given to 37 babies. Its best year was 1969 (#2,549).