How Many People Are Named Heron?

686

people in the United States are named Heron

1 in 488,338 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#14834

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0002%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

24 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Ancient Greek
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Derived from Greek ‘ηρως (heros) meaning "hero". This was the name of a 1st-century Greek inventor (also known as Hero) from Alexandria.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
2.3%
Male
97.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 30.4 years old

Young (<30) 419
61.1%
Adult (30–60) 181
26.4%
Senior (>60) 86
12.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1916 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 84
California 13

💡 Fun Facts About "Heron"

  • 24 babies were named Heron in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1916
  • Most popular in Texas

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