Herald

Boy name

Herald has been given to 990 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It peaked in 1926.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

990

Peak year

1926 (38 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1900

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Geraldboy

451,351 babies since 1880

Jeraldboy

26,293 babies since 1909

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FAQ

How popular is the name Herald?

Herald has been given to 990 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Herald peak?

Herald peaked in 1926, when 38 babies were given the name.

Is Herald a girl or boy name?

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

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