Hermione is a female given name of Greek origin, derived from the goddess Hermes' daughter, Hermione. It is often associated with intelligence and wit due to its popular use by J.K. Rowling in her Harry Potter series. In ancient Greek mythology, Hermione was known for her beauty and virtue. The name gained significant popularity following the release of the Harry Potter books and movies.
The name Hermione has seen peaks in popularity during the early 20th century with a total of 7 babies named Hermione in 1913 and 6 in both 1917 and 1922. After a gap of nearly eight decades, there was a resurgence in the usage of this name from 2003 to 2006, with an average of 5 births per year during these years. In total, there have been 50 babies named Hermione born between 1913 and 2006.