Heston

Boy name

Heston has been given to 1,613 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 2016.

Meaning & origin /ˈhɛstən/

From Old English hǣs (“brushwood”) + tūn (“settlement”).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,613

Peak year

2016 (78 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

▲ +11%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

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FAQ

How popular is the name Heston?

Heston has been given to 1,613 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Heston peak?

Heston peaked in 2016, when 78 babies were given the name.

Is Heston a girl or boy name?

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

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