Herman Bunker

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Herman Bunker — Germanic
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Herman Bunker is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Herman is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Herman is a masculine given name, from an ancient Germanic name consisting of the elements harja- "army" and mann- "man". Hermine is the feminine form of Herman. It is first recorded in the 8th century, in the forms Hariman, Heriman, Hairman, Herman. It regained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, particularly in the United States amongst German Americans. Herman remains widely used in Dutch and Scandinavian languages. Variant forms include German Hermann; French Armand; Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Armando; Italian Ermanno. The surname Bunker: Bunker is a surname. Berkeley L. Bunker (1906–99), American politician Chang and Eng Bunker (1811–74), Thai-American conjoined twin brothers Christopher Bunker (born 1956), British dermatologist Clive Bunker (born 1946), drummer Dennis Miller Bunker (1861–90), American painter Earle Bunker (1912–75), American photographer, one of the two winners of the 1944 Pulitzer Prize Eber Bunker (1761–1836), American sea captain and pastoralist Edward Bunker (Mormon) (1822–1901), American Mormon pioneer Edward Bunker (1933–2005), American writer Ellsworth Bunker (1894–1984), American diplomat Howard G. Herman is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 146K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Herman reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Herman

Germanic

Herman is a masculine given name, from an ancient Germanic name consisting of the elements harja- "army" and mann- "man". Hermine is the feminine form of Herman. It is first recorded in the 8th century, in the forms Hariman, Heriman, Hairman, Herman. It regained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, particularly in the United States amongst German Americans. Herman remains widely used in Dutch and Scandinavian languages. Variant forms include German Hermann; French Armand; Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Armando; Italian Ermanno.

Surname: Bunker

English

Bunker is a surname. Berkeley L. Bunker (1906–99), American politician Chang and Eng Bunker (1811–74), Thai-American conjoined twin brothers Christopher Bunker (born 1956), British dermatologist Clive Bunker (born 1946), drummer Dennis Miller Bunker (1861–90), American painter Earle Bunker (1912–75), American photographer, one of the two winners of the 1944 Pulitzer Prize Eber Bunker (1761–1836), American sea captain and pastoralist Edward Bunker (Mormon) (1822–1901), American Mormon pioneer Edward Bunker (1933–2005), American writer Ellsworth Bunker (1894–1984), American diplomat Howard G.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Herman is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Herman by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Herman Bunker

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Herman Bunker:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Herman?
The first name Herman originates from Germanic. Herman is a masculine given name, from an ancient Germanic name consisting of the elements harja- "army" and mann- "man". Hermine is the feminine form of Herman. It is first recorded in the 8th century, in the forms Hariman, Heriman, Hairman, Herman. It regained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, particularly in the United States amongst German Americans. Herman remains widely used in Dutch and Scandinavian languages. Variant forms include German Hermann; French Armand; Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Armando; Italian Ermanno.
When was Herman most popular?
The name Herman reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bunker?
The surname Bunker originates from English. Bunker is a surname. Berkeley L. Bunker (1906–99), American politician Chang and Eng Bunker (1811–74), Thai-American conjoined twin brothers Christopher Bunker (born 1956), British dermatologist Clive Bunker (born 1946), drummer Dennis Miller Bunker (1861–90), American painter Earle Bunker (1912–75), American photographer, one of the two winners of the 1944 Pulitzer Prize Eber Bunker (1761–1836), American sea captain and pastoralist Edward Bunker (Mormon) (1822–1901), American Mormon pioneer Edward Bunker (1933–2005), American writer Ellsworth Bunker (1894–1984), American diplomat Howard G.
What are the origins of the name Herman Bunker?
The name Herman Bunker combines two different traditions: the first name Herman has Germanic roots, while the surname Bunker originates from English.
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