Hero
2 countries#2183 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hero was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,025 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #2183 · peaked in 2022 with 82 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
137 births recorded 1999–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 2016 with 16 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
137 births recorded 1999–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 16 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hero’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #9585 | — |
| 2007 | #4640 | ↑4945 |
| 2008 | #9871 | ↓5231 |
| 2009 | #6095 | ↑3776 |
| 2010 | #4366 | ↑1729 |
| 2011 | #5675 | ↓1309 |
| 2012 | #4862 | ↑813 |
| 2013 | #4463 | ↑399 |
| 2014 | #5485 | ↓1022 |
| 2015 | #2276 | ↑3209 |
| 2016 | #2477 | ↓201 |
| 2017 | #2417 | ↑60 |
| 2018 | #2617 | ↓200 |
| 2019 | #2626 | ↓9 |
| 2020 | #2323 | ↑303 |
| 2021 | #2079 | ↑244 |
| 2022 | #2136 | ↓57 |
| 2023 | #2147 | ↓11 |
| 2024 | #2288 | ↓141 |
| 2025 | #2183 | ↑105 |
Frequently asked questions about Hero
Is Hero a popular name?
Yes — Hero currently ranks #2183 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hero more common for boys or girls?
Hero is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hero most popular?
Hero peaked in 2022 in United States, with 82 recorded births that year.
Is Hero rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hero’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #11356 in 2004 to #2183 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hero?
At least 1,162 babies have been recorded with the name Hero across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Hero popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hero appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Hero?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hero include Hayze, Henley, Kairav, Kyland.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Hero in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.