Herod

Boy name

Herod has been given to 37 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It peaked in 1924.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1924 (7 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1921

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

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

6,014 babies since 1936

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

37 babies since 1886

37 babies since 1914

37 babies since 1914

37 babies since 1915

37 babies since 1915

37 babies since 1917

37 babies since 1917

37 babies since 1917

How popular is the name Herod?

Herod has been given to 37 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Herod peak?

Herod peaked in 1924, when 7 babies were given the name.

Is Herod a girl or boy name?

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

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