Hermes

Boy name

Hermes has been given to 702 babies in the U.S. since 1924. It peaked in 2025.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

702

Peak year

2025 (37 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1924

10-year trend

▲ +185%

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Hermes.

702 babies since 1916

702 babies since 2004

701 babies since 1988

704 babies since 1974

700 babies since 1920

700 babies since 1998

705 babies since 1984

705 babies since 2010

How popular is the name Hermes?

Hermes has been given to 702 babies in the U.S. since 1924. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Hermes peak?

Hermes peaked in 2025, when 37 babies were given the name.

Is Hermes a girl or boy name?

Hermes is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Hermes are boys).

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