Herminia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Herminia is a name of Greek origin that means 'warrior'. It evolved from the name Hermes and has historical roots in ancient mythology. The name reflects traits of strength and elegance, although it is not found in biblical texts. Herminia gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries and is currently perceived as a vintage name with a strong feminine appeal. Variants include Hermie and Minnie.
The name Herminia is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South 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, Herminia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. 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, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Herminia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1010th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 969th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1592nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2612th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4575th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11557th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18485th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Herminia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Herminia"
Pronunciation
/hɜːrˈmɪn.i.ə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Herminia is derived from the Greek name 'Hermes', which is associated with the messenger god in ancient Greek mythology. The name may also relate to the Greek word 'herma', meaning 'a stone heap or a boundary marker'.
Meaning
warrior
Language Evolution
Hermes, Herminia
Historical Usage
Herminia has been used in various cultures, primarily in Spanish and Italian-speaking regions, but it gained more prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Hermie, Minnie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Herminia is considered a vintage name that carries a sense of elegance and historical depth, often associated with strength and femininity.
Famous People
Herminia Ibarra, a well-known organizational behavior scholar., Herminia de la Torre, a notable figure in the arts.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Herminia"
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 "Herminia"
"Herminia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1010th of 9107 | 933 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 969th of 9204 | 1,034 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1592nd of 12526 | 816 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2612th of 19264 | 464 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4575th of 27321 | 314 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11557th of 35406 | 126 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18485th of 30306 | 32 |
Regional Popularity of "Herminia" 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 "Herminia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
89.20% 1230th/1379 |
26.63% 630th/2366 |
45.97% 525th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
24.10% 567th/2353 |
45.05% 697th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
70.37% 1710th/2430 |
30.63% 874th/2853 |
61.55% 1708th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
95.27% 2798th/2937 |
66.75% 2325th/3483 |
39.74% 1398th/3518 |
39.71% 1606th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
51.46% 2673rd/5194 |
37.28% 2355th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Herminia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Herminia" 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.