869births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
2022Peak · England & Wales
#2183United States 2025
Hero is a boy name family recorded 869 times in 2 countries since 2004. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2183 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2022, at 2.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Hero
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hero | English | 806 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2183 | 2021 | ▲ 25 % |
| Hero | English | 63 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2022 | – |
Questions about Hero
How popular is the name Hero?
In 2025 it ranked #2183 in the United States. Official registers record 869 births across 2 countries.
When was Hero most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2022, at 2.1 births per 100,000.
Is Hero a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Hero is a boy name.