Hermon
Hermon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Sacred mountain or elevated peak; derived from a root meaning 'sanctuary' or 'devoted'.
Origin and history
Hermon is a biblical name derived from Mount Hermon, a prominent mountain cluster located on the border between Syria and Lebanon. It appears in the Old Testament as a boundary mark and a place of natural majesty. In the United States, it was used modestly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has become extremely rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,966 babies in the United States have been named Hermon since 1880. It ranks #2013 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (13.3 %)
- MS (13 %)
- AL (12.9 %)
- AR (12 %)
- GA (9.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 50 |
| 1890-1900 | 82 |
| 1900-1910 | 139 |
| 1910-1920 | 611 |
| 1920-1930 | 970 |
| 1930-1940 | 843 |
| 1940-1950 | 599 |
| 1950-1960 | 385 |
| 1960-1970 | 133 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 14 |
| 2000-2010 | 27 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Hermon
- Hermon Atkins MacNeil: sculptor, artist
Fun facts
- Mount Hermon is the highest peak in the southern Levant and is celebrated in biblical poetry for its dew and snow.
- Hermon had its highest usage in the late 1800s and early 1900s before gradually fading from common usage.