Herson
Every Herson since 1985 — 530 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Herson
Herson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,059 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 530 American babies have been named Herson. Its peak came in 2006, when 31 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 Herson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Herson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,059 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,581 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,349 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,445 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,113 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,849 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,410 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,152 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,875 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,197 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,794 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,101 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,178 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,172 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,931 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,914 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,599 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,169 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,411 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,108 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,678 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,172 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,579 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,892 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,355 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,938 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,541 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,378 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Herson in 2025?
Herson ranked #10,059 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Herson?
530 babies have been named Herson in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Herson most popular?
Herson peaked in 2006, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Herson a boy or girl name?
Herson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Herson rising or falling?
Herson has been roughly stable over the past decade.