How popular is the name Herby in 2025?

Herby is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Herby most popular?

Herby peaked in 1939, reaching #1636 among US boy names.

Herby will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Herby entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #1636 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1636

peak (1939)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 400 people named Herby are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Herby alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Herby in 2025?: Herby is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Herby most popular?: Herby peaked in 1939, reaching #1636 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Herby with classmates?: Herby will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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