Herold
boy nameHerold entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #1074 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#1074
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1074 |
| 1910s | #1658 |
| 1920s | #1920 |
| 1930s | #2115 |
| 1940s | #2864 |
| 1950s | #3239 |
| 1960s | #4009 |
| 1970s | #4230 |
| 1980s | #6431 |
| 1990s | #9098 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Herold are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Herold alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Herold in 2025?
- Herold is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Herold most popular?
- Herold peaked in 1894, reaching #1074 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Herold with classmates?
- Herold will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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