How Many People Are Named Herod?
people in the United States are named Herod
1 in 9,054,054 people has this name
Popularity Rank
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
7 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From the Greek name ‘Ηρωιδης (Heroides), which probably means "song of the hero" from ‘ηρως (heros) "hero, warrior" combined with ωιδη (oide) "song, ode". This was the name of several rulers of Judea during the period when it was part of the Roman Empire. This includes two who appear in the New Testament: Herod the Great, the king who ordered the slaughter of the children, and his son Herod Antipas, who had John the Baptist beheaded.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 93.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1921 to 1968
💡 Fun Facts About "Herod"
- 0 babies were named Herod in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1924
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1921
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