Hermela
Every Hermela since 1999 — 300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hermela
Hermela is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,700 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 300 American babies have been named Hermela. Its peak came in 2009, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hermela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hermela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,700 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,108 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,870 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,732 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,498 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,089 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,785 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,476 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,007 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,089 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,159 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,820 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,757 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,965 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,820 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,042 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,968 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,876 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,860 |
| 2006 | 22 | #5,998 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,528 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,025 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,347 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,762 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hermela in 2025?
Hermela ranked #9,700 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hermela?
300 babies have been named Hermela in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hermela most popular?
Hermela peaked in 2009, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Hermela a boy or girl name?
Hermela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hermela rising or falling?
Hermela is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.