Herold
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Herold was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
618 births recorded 1894–1999 · peaked in 1923 with 26 births
Most common in: West Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
32 births recorded 1950–2008 · peaked in 1954 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Herold’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | #3525 | — |
| 1947 | #2671 | ↑854 |
| 1948 | #3010 | ↓339 |
| 1950 | #3021 | ↓11 |
| 1951 | #2662 | ↑359 |
| 1953 | #3143 | ↓481 |
| 1954 | #3827 | ↓684 |
| 1955 | #3505 | ↑322 |
| 1958 | #3275 | ↑230 |
| 1960 | #4038 | ↓763 |
| 1962 | #4033 | ↑5 |
| 1967 | #3559 | ↑474 |
| 1969 | #4404 | ↓845 |
| 1970 | #4230 | ↑174 |
| 1983 | #6238 | ↓2008 |
| 1985 | #5785 | ↑453 |
| 1988 | #7270 | ↓1485 |
| 1990 | #8117 | ↓847 |
| 1997 | #9265 | ↓1148 |
| 1999 | #9912 | ↓647 |
Frequently asked questions about Herold
Is Herold a popular name?
Herold has 618 recorded births in United States between 1894 and 1999, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Herold more common for boys or girls?
Herold is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Herold most popular?
Herold peaked in 1923 in United States, with 26 recorded births that year.
Is Herold rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Herold’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1074 in 1894 to #9912 in 1999.
How many babies have been named Herold?
At least 650 babies have been recorded with the name Herold across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Herold popular in more than one country?
Yes — Herold appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.