Heir
boy name#7679 in 2025Heir entered the US charts in 2019, peaked at #6296 in 2020, ranks #7679 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2019–2025
#7679
rank today
#6296
peak (2020)
10
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #12145 |
| 2020s | #7239 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Heir are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Heir is a kid of about 3 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Heir in 2025?
- Heir ranks #7679 among US boy names in 2025, with 10 babies given the name.
- When was the name Heir most popular?
- Heir peaked in 2020, reaching #6296 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Heir with classmates?
- Heir will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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