How Common is the First Name Herman?
We estimate that there are 37,640 people named Herman who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Herman is the 509th most common for men, and the 1,107th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Herman?
The average person named Herman is 62.03 years old.
Is Herman a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
58 people named Herman were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 2,363rd most popular name for boys, and the 5,081st most popular overall.
The popularity of Herman peaked in 1893, when it was the 44th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Herman a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Herman is almost exclusively a male name. 99.3% of people named Herman are male.
Facts About the Name Herman