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Hermione

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Pronounced her-MY-uh-nee /hɚ.ˈmaɪ.ə.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Greek mythology, the feminine form of Hermes (the messenger god); in myth, Hermione was the daughter of Menelaus and Helen.Medium

In 30 seconds: Hermione comes from Greek mythology as the feminine counterpart of Hermes, the messenger god; in myth she was the daughter of Menelaus and Helen.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom Greek mythology, the feminine form of Hermes (the messenger god); in myth, Hermione was the daughter of Menelaus and Helen.
U.S. rank (2025)#2008 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births95 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,839

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202418982025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name is built directly on Hermes, tying it to one of the best-known figures of the Greek pantheon. In the old stories, Hermione was the only child of Menelaus, king of Sparta, and Helen of Troy. That mythological pedigree gave the name an ancient, distinctly Greek weight long before modern readers met it.

For many today the name arrives through Hermione Granger of J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' books, a fictional character who hugely revived interest in it, while the actress Hermione Norris shows it carried by a real person. In Greece itself the name still lives on as Ermioni.

Did you know? Hermione owes part of its modern visibility to a literary boost from Shakespeare.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Hermione — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Ermioni

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Hermione Granger (fictional)
    A central character in J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series, which greatly popularized the name; not a real person.
  • ★Hermione Norris (b. 1967)
    English actress known for British television series such as 'Cold Feet' and 'Spooks'.

If you like Hermione…

Helen— In the myth, Hermione's mother, linking the two Greek names.
Ariadne— a fellow Greek choice
Evangeline— another Greek name
Persephone— another Greek name
Angeline— a fellow Greek choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hermione mean?

Hermione is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Greek Mythology tradition.

How do you pronounce Hermione?

It's commonly said her-MY-uh-nee /hɚ.ˈmaɪ.ə.ni/.

Is Hermione a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Hermione is used as a girl name.

How popular is Hermione?

In 2024, Hermione ranked #1672 in the U.S. for girls, with 122 births recorded.

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