Hermon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Hermon originates from Hebrew, meaning 'sacred mountain'. It has evolved through various languages including Greek and Latin. The name is associated with the biblical Mount Hermon, which contributes to its religious significance. It is viewed as a traditional name with strong biblical relevance, gaining popularity in the 20th century.
The name Hermon is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Hermon has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Hermon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 647th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 702nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1293rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3700th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9449th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15718th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19426th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 23222nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15866th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Hermon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hermon"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɜːrmən/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Hermon is derived from the Hebrew word 'hermōn', meaning 'sacred' or 'mountain'. It is often associated with the biblical Mount Hermon, which is mentioned in various texts as a significant geographical landmark.
Meaning
sacred mountain
Language Evolution
Hebrew: חרמון (Hermon), Greek: Ἅρμον (Harmon), Latin: Hermon, English: Hermon
Biblical Background
Mount Hermon is mentioned in the Bible as a place of significance and is associated with various events and narratives.
Historical Usage
The name Hermon gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly among Jewish communities and has been used in various cultures influenced by biblical texts.
Variants & Derivatives
Herman, Harmon, Hermon
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Hermon is often perceived as traditional and has a strong biblical connotation, appealing to those with religious or cultural ties to its origins.
Famous People
Hermon Dunlap, Hermon C. Bumpus
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hermon"
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 "Hermon"
"Hermon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 647th of 7545 | 1,519 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 702nd of 6773 | 1,424 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1293rd of 7552 | 675 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3700th of 10718 | 125 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9449th of 16616 | 38 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 15718th of 24088 | 27 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 19426th of 23106 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 23222nd of 35406 | 26 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15866th of 30306 | 48 |
Regional Popularity of "Hermon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
18.01% 426th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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19.93% 469th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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34.38% 981st/2853 |
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| 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 "Hermon" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hermon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hermon" 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.