Herb
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Herb was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,007 births recorded 1884–1993 · peaked in 1947 with 70 births
Most common in: California, Ohio, Illinois, New York, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
21 births recorded 2002–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2002 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
21 births recorded 2002–2021 · peaked in 2002 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Herb’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | #1652 | — |
| 1968 | #1836 | ↓184 |
| 1969 | #1977 | ↓141 |
| 1970 | #1847 | ↑130 |
| 1971 | #2203 | ↓356 |
| 1972 | #2659 | ↓456 |
| 1973 | #3223 | ↓564 |
| 1975 | #4309 | ↓1086 |
| 1976 | #4935 | ↓626 |
| 1977 | #4582 | ↑353 |
| 1980 | #4134 | ↑448 |
| 1981 | #5468 | ↓1334 |
| 1982 | #6385 | ↓917 |
| 1984 | #5561 | ↑824 |
| 1985 | #4698 | ↑863 |
| 1988 | #6426 | ↓1728 |
| 1989 | #6941 | ↓515 |
| 1991 | #8236 | ↓1295 |
| 1992 | #7422 | ↑814 |
| 1993 | #7638 | ↓216 |
Frequently asked questions about Herb
Is Herb a popular name?
Herb has 2,007 recorded births in United States between 1884 and 1993, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Herb more common for boys or girls?
Herb is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Herb most popular?
Herb peaked in 1947 in United States, with 70 recorded births that year.
Is Herb rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Herb’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #764 in 1884 to #7638 in 1993.
How many babies have been named Herb?
At least 2,028 babies have been recorded with the name Herb across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Herb popular in more than one country?
Yes — Herb appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.