Herald
boy nameHerald entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1064 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1064
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1246 |
| 1910s | #1451 |
| 1920s | #1432 |
| 1930s | #1643 |
| 1940s | #2106 |
| 1950s | #2685 |
| 1960s | #3096 |
| 1970s | #4872 |
| 1980s | #6492 |
| 1990s | #7691 |
| 2020s | #10863 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Herald are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Herald alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Herald in 2025?
- Herald is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Herald most popular?
- Herald peaked in 1904, reaching #1064 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Herald with classmates?
- Herald will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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