Heman

Boy name

Heman has been given to 80 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It peaked in 1926.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1926 (9 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1911

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Heman — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Hermanboy

136,772 babies since 1880

Hymanboy

5,858 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Heman.

80 babies since 1917

80 babies since 1918

80 babies since 1918

80 babies since 1919

80 babies since 1922

81 babies since 1884

81 babies since 1913

81 babies since 1915

Heman vs Armstrong ⚖Heman vs Sueo ⚖Heman vs Wilmore ⚖Heman vs Wallice ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Heman

Same era and popularity as Heman, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Walburga Velera Vincentina Waver

Brothers

Armstrong Sueo Wilmore Wallice

FAQ

How popular is the name Heman?

Heman has been given to 80 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Heman peak?

Heman peaked in 1926, when 9 babies were given the name.

Is Heman a girl or boy name?

Heman is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Heman are boys).

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