Hermine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Hermine is a name of Greek origin, derived from Hermes, meaning 'warrior' or 'messenger'. It has evolved through various forms, including Hermione and Herminia. The name has a classic and elegant image, with roots in mythology and literature. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Hermine is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hermine has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Hermine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1164th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1656th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4150th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17350th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Hermine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hermine"
Pronunciation
/hərˈmiːn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Hermine is derived from the Greek name Hermes, which is associated with the messenger god in ancient mythology.
Meaning
warrior, messenger
Language Evolution
Hermione (Ancient Greek), Herminia (Latin), Hermine (French)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Europe, and has been used in literature and culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Hermione, Hermann, Hermina
Modern Popularity & Image
Hermine is not widely common today but has a classic and elegant image, often associated with literary and historical contexts.
Famous People
Hermine de Clermont-Tonnerre, French noblewoman and fashion icon, Hermine Granger, a fictional character in the Harry Potter series
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hermine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Hermine"
"Hermine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1164th of 9107 | 745 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1656th of 9204 | 427 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4150th of 12526 | 167 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17350th of 19264 | 8 |
Regional Popularity of "Hermine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Hermine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
61.23% 867th/1416 |
51.05% 704th/1379 |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
50.00% 778th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
75.31% 1830th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hermine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hermine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.