Hervey
Every Hervey since 1880 — 1,125 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hervey
Hervey is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 1,125 American babies have been named Hervey. Its peak came in 1917, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Hervey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hervey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,268 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,786 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,239 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,300 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,448 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,736 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,124 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,801 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,504 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,072 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,810 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,049 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,089 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,187 |
| 1955 | 14 | #2,175 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,880 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,476 |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,711 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,079 |
| 1930 | 19 | #1,724 |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,606 |
| 1920 | 26 | #1,474 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,109 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,496 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 6 | #875 |
| 1880 | 7 | #776 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hervey in 2025?
Hervey did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Hervey?
1,125 babies have been named Hervey in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hervey most popular?
Hervey peaked in 1917, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Hervey a boy or girl name?
Hervey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hervey rising or falling?
Hervey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.