UK name, mostly girls
Hermon
A masculine name of ancient Semitic origin meaning "lofty peak" or "sacred mountain".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 4 boys.
Hermon is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Hermon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Hermon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hermon ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Hermon.
- • Hermon is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hermon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 75.0% of Hermon registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Hermon
In England and Wales birth records, Hermon has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 25.0% of registrations are for boys and 75.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Hermon registered for boys
- Ranked #4,270 in 2024
- 4 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (4 births)
Hermon registered for girls
- Ranked #5,891 in 2024
- 3 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Hermon mean?
The name Hermon is derived from the Hebrew word "harmon," which means "sanctuary" or "sacred enclosure." It has its roots in ancient Semitic languages and cultures of the Middle East, dating back to biblical times.
The name is closely associated with Mount Hermon, a prominent mountain located on the border between Lebanon and Syria. Mount Hermon is mentioned several times in the Old Testament, including in the Book of Deuteronomy, where it is described as the northernmost point of the Promised Land given to the Israelites by God.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hermon can be found in the Book of Joshua, where it is mentioned as the territory allotted to the tribe of Manasseh. In the Book of Psalms, Mount Hermon is praised for its majestic beauty and is described as a source of dew and refreshment.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Hermon. One of the earliest was Hermon of Jerusalem, a Christian martyr who lived in the 2nd century AD and was executed for his faith during the reign of Emperor Trajan.
Another significant figure was Hermon of Reichenau (1013-1054), a Benedictine monk and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of mathematics, astronomy, and music theory. His works influenced the development of medieval European education and culture.
In the 17th century, Hermon Courtney (1592-1662) was an English Puritan clergyman and member of the Westminster Assembly, which produced the Westminster Confession of Faith, a significant document in the history of Protestantism.
The name Hermon also gained prominence in the United States during the 19th century. Hermon Griswold Pumpelly (1819-1866) was an American missionary who served in China and made significant contributions to the translation of the Bible into the Chinese language.
Another notable American was Hermon Atkins MacNeil (1866-1947), a sculptor best known for his work on the ornamental sculptures adorning the Arlington Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., and the sculptures on the exterior of the Supreme Court Building.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Hermon, reflecting its long-standing presence in various cultures and its association with religious, scholarly, and artistic endeavors.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hermon over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Hermon in England and Wales, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hermon, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hermon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hermon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5789 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hermon
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Hermon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hermon in the UK right now?
In 2024, Hermon was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hermon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Hermon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hermon?
A masculine name of ancient Semitic origin meaning "lofty peak" or "sacred mountain".
How many people are called Hermon in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Hermon across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.