Herbie
boy nameHerbie entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1156 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1156
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2849 |
| 1920s | #3151 |
| 1930s | #1989 |
| 1940s | #1643 |
| 1950s | #1719 |
| 1960s | #1643 |
| 1970s | #3445 |
| 1980s | #4852 |
| 1990s | #8834 |
| 2000s | #9788 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Herbie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Herbie alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Herbie in 2025?
- Herbie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Herbie most popular?
- Herbie peaked in 1959, reaching #1156 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Herbie with classmates?
- Herbie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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