Unisex nameCurrently #2,342 in the USRising
Hero
//ˈhɪɹoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20224 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hero's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Hero's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hero |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 70 |
| 2016 | 73 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 69 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 82 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2024 | 65 |
Hero through the decades
- Hero peaked in 2022, when 82 babies were named Hero in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Hero has risen 191% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hero currently ranks #2,342 in the US and is on the rise.