Hera
3 countries#2719 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hera was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
942 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #2719 · peaked in 2025 with 63 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
149 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1628 · peaked in 2021 with 18 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
149 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 18 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
24 births recorded 1995–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 2019 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hera’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #10611 | — |
| 2007 | #13924 | ↓3313 |
| 2008 | #8965 | ↑4959 |
| 2009 | #6544 | ↑2421 |
| 2010 | #6182 | ↑362 |
| 2011 | #7436 | ↓1254 |
| 2012 | #7456 | ↓20 |
| 2013 | #4422 | ↑3034 |
| 2014 | #4350 | ↑72 |
| 2015 | #3767 | ↑583 |
| 2016 | #3923 | ↓156 |
| 2017 | #3996 | ↓73 |
| 2018 | #3497 | ↑499 |
| 2019 | #3043 | ↑454 |
| 2020 | #3091 | ↓48 |
| 2021 | #2848 | ↑243 |
| 2022 | #2928 | ↓80 |
| 2023 | #2936 | ↓8 |
| 2024 | #2749 | ↑187 |
| 2025 | #2719 | ↑30 |
Frequently asked questions about Hera
Is Hera a popular name?
Yes — Hera currently ranks #2719 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hera more common for boys or girls?
Hera is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hera most popular?
Hera peaked in 2025 in United States, with 63 recorded births that year.
Is Hera rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hera’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7995 in 1970 to #2719 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hera?
At least 1,115 babies have been recorded with the name Hera across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Hera popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hera appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Hera?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hera include Emy, Evanna, Joanie, Joslyn.
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