Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Herold
//ˈhɛɹəld//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19236 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Herold'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.
Herold's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Herold |
|---|---|
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 26 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 19 |
| 1929 | 20 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
Herold through the decades
- Herold peaked in 1923, when 26 babies were named Herold in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1962–1999), use of Herold has fallen 21% compared to the 10 years before that.