Herminia
Herminia is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Of the army or soldier, or belonging to the Gens Herminia.
Origin and history
Herminia is a feminine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin with roots tracing back to Latin and ancient Germanic sources. It is traditionally associated with soldierly strength or noble origins. Though historically well-established, it is now an uncommon choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,757 babies in the United States have been named Herminia since 1880. It ranks #2881 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2089.
States where it is most popular
- TX (79.2 %)
- CA (13.9 %)
- AZ (2.3 %)
- NY (2.3 %)
- NM (1.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 31 |
| 1900-1910 | 102 |
| 1910-1920 | 333 |
| 1920-1930 | 684 |
| 1930-1940 | 558 |
| 1940-1950 | 485 |
| 1950-1960 | 476 |
| 1960-1970 | 288 |
| 1970-1980 | 303 |
| 1980-1990 | 209 |
| 1990-2000 | 162 |
| 2000-2010 | 87 |
| 2010-2019 | 27 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Herminia
- Herminia Brumana: Writer, Teacher
Nicknames
Hermi, Mina
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the ancient Roman patrician family status known as the Herminia gens.
- Herminia appears in classical literature and European poetry as a heroic figure.