740births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2015Peak · Argentina
#3240England & Wales 2025
Heron is a boy name family recorded 740 times in 3 countries since 1916. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#3240 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Argentina in 2015, at 3.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Heron
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron | English | 702 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5608 | 2024 | ▲ 17 % |
| Heron | English | 32 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #1766 | 2015 | new |
| Heron | English | 6 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3240 | 2025 | – |
Questions about Heron
How popular is the name Heron?
In 2025 it ranked #3240 in England & Wales. Official registers record 740 births across 3 countries.
When was Heron most popular?
It peaked in Argentina in 2015, at 3.5 births per 100,000.
Is Heron a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Heron is a boy name.