Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Hermione
GirlGreek· “of Hermes”
- Meaning
- of Hermes
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- hur-MY-uh-nee
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #2,008
- US babies 2025
- 95
- Best rank
- #1,591 (1898)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Hermione
Hermione is a Greek name that means “of Hermes”.
Hermione is a Greek name derived from Hermes, the messenger of the gods, so it is usually read as of Hermes. In Greek myth, Hermione was the only daughter of Helen and Menelaus of Sparta. Shakespeare gave the name to the wronged queen in The Winter's Tale, and it was used among English-speaking families from the nineteenth century. In recent decades it has become strongly linked to Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter novels. It is said hur-MY-uh-nee. Related names include Hermia, and Mione or Minnie are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Hermione first appears in US Social Security records in 1898. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,591 in 1898, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 122 were named Hermione. In 2025, 95 babies were named Hermione, and it ranked #2,008 nationally. That is 67% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #4,622 in 1920, #4,057 in 2010, and #2,008 in 2025. Of the 1,839 US girls named Hermione since records began, 34% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 599 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Harlowe, Fatoumata, Halima, Ambar, and Sunni.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Hermione ranked highest in North Carolina, Texas, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | #1546 | 5 |
| Texas | #1568 | 15 |
| Florida | #1993 | 6 |
| California | #2358 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Hermione is usually pronounced hur-MY-uh-nee, with four syllables. It has eight letters, starts with H and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Hermione
A few middle names that flow with Hermione: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Hermione
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hermione mean?
Hermione is a Greek name that means “of Hermes”.
What is the origin of the name Hermione?
Hermione has Greek roots. Hermione is a Greek name derived from Hermes, the messenger of the gods, so it is usually read as of Hermes.
Is Hermione a popular name?
Not especially. Hermione ranked #2,008 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Hermione a boy or girl name?
Hermione is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Hermione?
Hermione is usually pronounced hur-MY-uh-nee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings