FIRST NAME
Heron
Heron is the 5,377th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 939 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 89 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #5,377 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
939
living · #5,377
BABIES NAMED HERON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1916–2025
202516
As a male name, Heron peaked in 2024, when 24 babies were named Heron (the #4358 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #35,926 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
89
living · #35,926
BABIES NAMED HERON BY BIRTH YEAR · 2011–2023
20235
As a female name, Heron peaked in 2019, when 6 babies were named Heron (the #14456 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)