Hermione
Hermione: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /həˈmaɪ.ə.nɪ/ · /hɚˈmaɪ.ə.ni/
Meaning and origin of Hermione
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From the Ancient Greek Ἑρμῐόνη (Hermĭónē). Not related to German Hermine.
How popular is Hermione?
Since 1880, 1,839 girls in the U.S. have been named Hermione. Its highest rank for girls was #1591 in 1898. In 2025, 95 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Hermione
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Hermione
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Hermione FAQ
What does the name Hermione mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. From the Ancient Greek Ἑρμῐόνη (Hermĭónē). Not related to German Hermine.
What is the origin of the name Hermione?
Hermione is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Hermione?
Since 1880, 1,839 girls in the U.S. have been named Hermione. Its highest rank for girls was #1591 in 1898. In 2025, 95 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Hermione a boy or girl name?
Hermione is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,839 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.