Heron
Every Heron since 1916 — 702 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Heron
Heron is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,693 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 702 American babies have been named Heron. Its peak came in 2024, when 24 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 Heron stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Heron year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 16 | #5,693 |
| 2024 | — | — | 24 | #4,358 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,079 | 16 | #5,757 |
| 2022 | — | — | 21 | #4,767 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,417 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,109 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,456 | 13 | #6,552 |
| 2018 | — | — | 16 | #5,628 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,375 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,165 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,830 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,763 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,759 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,177 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,781 | 8 | #9,064 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,374 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,552 |
| 2008 | — | — | 19 | #4,962 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,804 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,259 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,321 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,175 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,006 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,256 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #4,975 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,463 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #3,937 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,625 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,465 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,491 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,047 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,376 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,144 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 8 | #2,879 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,512 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,892 |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,246 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #4,024 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Heron in 2025?
Heron ranked #5,693 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Heron?
702 babies have been named Heron in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Heron most popular?
Heron peaked in 2024, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Heron a boy or girl name?
Heron is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Heron rising or falling?
Heron is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.