Heber
Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew עֵבֶר (ʿĒḇer).
Every Heber since 1881 — 3,163 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Heber
Heber is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,601 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 3,163 American babies have been named Heber. Its peak came in 2005, when 81 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Heber stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Heber year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3,601 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3,415 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3,833 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,026 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,851 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,323 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,838 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,647 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3,410 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,238 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,045 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3,058 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2,682 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,190 |
| 2011 | 47 | #2,601 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2,103 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,266 |
| 2008 | 66 | #2,097 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,197 |
| 2006 | 69 | #1,953 |
| 2005 | 81 | #1,664 |
| 2004 | 49 | #2,325 |
| 2003 | 41 | #2,523 |
| 2002 | 58 | #1,929 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,035 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,030 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,794 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,224 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,638 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,573 |
| 1975 | 13 | #2,972 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,004 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,688 |
| 1960 | 9 | #2,954 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,658 |
| 1950 | 15 | #1,970 |
| 1945 | 17 | #1,654 |
| 1940 | 20 | #1,539 |
| 1935 | 17 | #1,730 |
| 1930 | 27 | #1,409 |
| 1925 | 31 | #1,316 |
| 1920 | 39 | #1,146 |
| 1915 | 45 | #932 |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,008 |
| 1905 | 9 | #870 |
| 1900 | 8 | #997 |
| 1895 | 13 | #588 |
| 1890 | 7 | #843 |
| 1885 | 12 | #561 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Heber
- Heber Doust Curtis Astronomer · 1872–1942
- Heber Oliveira Soccer player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Heber mean?
Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew עֵבֶר (ʿĒḇer).
How popular is the name Heber in 2025?
Heber ranked #3,601 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Heber?
3,163 babies have been named Heber in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Heber most popular?
Heber peaked in 2005, when 81 newborns received the name.
Is Heber a boy or girl name?
Heber is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Heber rising or falling?
Heber has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Heber?
Well-known people named Heber include Heber Doust Curtis (astronomer), Heber Oliveira (soccer player).