Boy nameCurrently #4,341 in the USRising
Heron
//ˈhɛɹən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Heron'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.
Heron's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Heron |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 24 |
Heron through the decades
- Heron peaked in 2024, when 24 babies were named Heron in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Heron has risen 61% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Heron currently ranks #4,341 in the US and is on the rise.