The first name Hervé

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About the first name Hervé

Meaning

The name Hervé has an old Breton origin; its exact interpretation is debated but is often linked to strength in battle.

Historical origin

The name Hervé comes from an old Breton name, spread in France notably through the cult of Saint Hervé.

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Breton names such as Hervé circulated in French-speaking families through migration, saints, and regional traditions.

Pronunciation:her-véɛʁv.e

Frequency of the first name Hervé by baptism year

The chart below shows the frequency of the first name Hervé by the year of baptisms listed in Genealogy Quebec’s data. It highlights the periods when this first name appears most often and its evolution across generations.

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Annual evolution of the first name HervéLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Hervé in baptisms by year.10075502501840186718941921194819751840–1844 5 baptisms1845–1849 5 baptisms1850–1854 5 baptisms1870–1874 5 baptisms1880–1884 10 baptisms1885–1889 20 baptisms1890–1894 35 baptisms1895–1899 55 baptisms1900–1904 55 baptisms1905–1909 25 baptisms1910–1914 55 baptisms1915–1919 40 baptisms1920–1924 50 baptisms1925–1929 75 baptisms1930–1934 40 baptisms1935–1939 25 baptisms1940–1944 20 baptisms1945–1949 15 baptisms1950–1954 15 baptisms1960–1964 10 baptisms1965–1969 15 baptisms1975–1979 5 baptisms

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