Herman is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #792 in 1996 with 184 recorded births. This places Herman in the top 8% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 184 births ranking #792. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 10,295 boys born was named Herman. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.