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    The first name Hermione

    A girl’s name from Greek.

    Pronounced /hɚˈmaɪ.ə.ni/ 4 syllables Female

    Meaning and origin

    Greek origin

    From the Ancient Greek Ἑρμῐόνη (Hermĭónē). Not related to German Hermine.

    From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

    Popularity

    Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

    In 2025, 29 girls were named Hermione, making it the 1,133rd most popular girls’ name. It peaked in 2004, with 162 births (#265).

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    2,388
    babies named Hermione, 1996–2025
    #1,133
    rank in 2025
    2004
    peak year

    Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Hermione with other names.

    Popularity in the United States

    Babies named Hermione at birth, 1880–2025

    In 2025, 95 girls born in the United States were named Hermione, the 2,008th most popular girls’ name that year. It was used most in 2024, when 122 were.

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    1,839
    babies named Hermione since 1880
    #2,008
    rank in 2025
    2024
    peak year

    US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

    Nicknames and spellings

    Nicknames for Hermione

    Other spellings and forms

    Famous people named Hermione

    1 on Wikidata, most written-about first

    • Hermione Norris
      British actress, born 1967

    More Greek girls’ names

    All 347 names of Greek origin

    Questions

    What does the name Hermione mean?
    From the Ancient Greek Ἑρμῐόνη (Hermĭónē). Not related to German Hermine.
    What is the origin of the name Hermione?
    From the Ancient Greek Ἑρμῐόνη (Hermĭónē). Not related to German Hermine.
    How popular is the name Hermione?
    In 2025, 29 girls born in England and Wales were named Hermione, ranking 1,133rd. Its peak was 2004, with 162 births.
    What are nicknames for Hermione?
    Common nicknames for Hermione include Minnie, Hermie.
    Is Hermione a boy's or a girl's name?
    Mostly a girl's name: 100% of the 1,839 US babies named Hermione since 1880 were girls.
    When was Hermione most popular?
    2024 in the United States, when 122 babies were named Hermione, its highest rank at 1,678th.
    How do you pronounce Hermione?
    Hermione is /hɚˈmaɪ.ə.ni/, 4 syllables.
    What are other spellings of Hermione?
    Hermionë.