Hero

Unisex

Hero has been given to 1,025 babies in the U.S. since 2000. It peaked in 2022.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,025

Peak year

2022 (82 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2000

10-year trend

Gender split

21% girls / 79% boys

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

2,007 babies since 1884

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

1,025 babies since 1972

1,025 babies since 2002

1,026 babies since 2005

1,027 babies since 2017

1,023 babies since 1914

1,028 babies since 1974

1,022 babies since 1960

1,029 babies since 1970

How popular is the name Hero?

Hero has been given to 1,025 babies in the U.S. since 2000. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Hero peak?

Hero peaked in 2022, when 82 babies were given the name.

Is Hero a girl or boy name?

Hero is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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