Hermilo is of Spanish origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'heri' meaning 'army' and 'mild' meaning 'gentle'. It is a masculine given name, reflecting strength tempered by kindness. The name Hermilo is quite rare, making it distinctive and memorable. It has not been widely used in English-speaking countries but can be found in some Spanish-speaking communities. Those named Hermilo often enjoy the uniqueness of their moniker while also carrying its implications of gentle strength.
The name Hermilo experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a total of 445 babies named Hermilo born between 1928 and 2021. The name's most popular decade was the 1980s, with 136 births recorded, peaking at 20 births in 1989. However, it is worth noting that these statistics only represent a fraction of the total population, as not all births were registered or tracked by this data set.