Hercules
boy name#4857 in 2025Hercules entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #1217 in 1908, ranks #4857 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
#4857
rank today
#1217
peak (1908)
20
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1217 |
| 1910s | #1998 |
| 1920s | #2100 |
| 1930s | #1813 |
| 1940s | #1937 |
| 1950s | #2035 |
| 1960s | #2571 |
| 1970s | #3985 |
| 1980s | #5419 |
| 1990s | #7607 |
| 2000s | #9125 |
| 2010s | #8040 |
| 2020s | #5143 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hercules has been most popular in CA, HI, TX.
Living bearers
About 700 people named Hercules are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hercules alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hercules in 2025?
- Hercules ranks #4857 among US boy names in 2025, with 20 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hercules most popular?
- Hercules peaked in 1908, reaching #1217 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hercules with classmates?
- Hercules will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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