Hermione is a girl's name of Greek origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 122 girls in the United States.
Hermione at a glance
Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/həˈmaɪ.ə.nɪ/
About the name Hermione
Hermione belongs to the Greek tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Hermione first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1591 in 1898, and in 2024 122 babies received the name — 1,744 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
The meaning of Hermione is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Greek origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Hermione a boy or girl name?
Hermione is a girl name. In 2024, 122 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Hermione?
Hermione comes from the Greek tradition.
How popular is the name Hermione?
Hermione first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #1591 in 1898, and 122 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Hermione?
Hermione is pronounced /həˈmaɪ.ə.nɪ/ (IPA).
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