Hera
Every Hera since 1970 — 942 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hera
Hera is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,730 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 942 American babies have been named Hera. Its peak came in 2025, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Hera stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hera year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | #2,730 |
| 2024 | 62 | #2,756 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,949 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2,937 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2,863 |
| 2020 | 51 | #3,112 |
| 2019 | 53 | #3,061 |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,529 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,025 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,951 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,798 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,388 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,466 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,590 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,565 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,261 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,657 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,158 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,467 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,885 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,188 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,902 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,913 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,824 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,908 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,307 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,900 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,908 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,942 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,572 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,441 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Hera
- Hera Björk Singer · b. 1972
- Hera Hilmar Actor · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hera in 2025?
Hera ranked #2,730 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hera?
942 babies have been named Hera in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hera most popular?
Hera peaked in 2025, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Hera a boy or girl name?
Hera is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hera rising or falling?
Hera is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hera?
Well-known people named Hera include Hera Björk (singer), Hera Hilmar (actor).