Heber
Boy name · #3583 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Heber? In official American birth records, Heber has been tracked continuously since 1881, giving it 144 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 31 baby boys were named Heber, placing it at #3583 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3022, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 58,065 boys born in 2025 was named Heber.
Babies named Heber per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 144-year story
Heber first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2005, when 81 boys were named Heber — good for #1659 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Heber against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Heber in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Heber is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Heber will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Heber is most common
State-level data for Heber is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Heber
Statistically, parents drawn to Heber tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Cutter, Sameer, Hyrum, Tiger, and Mihir.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Heber | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3583 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3394 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3802 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3003 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3814 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4275 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3794 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3607 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3378 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4199 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3022 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3038 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2668 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2185 |
| 2011 | 47 | #2590 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2100 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2252 |
| 2008 | 66 | #2088 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2185 |
| 2006 | 69 | #1943 |
| 2005 | 81 | #1659 |
| 2004 | 49 | #2316 |
| 2003 | 41 | #2507 |
| 2002 | 58 | #1916 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2027 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Heber?
In official American birth records, the name Heber first appeared in 1881 (over 144 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Heber a popular boy name?
Heber ranked #3583 among boys in 2025 with 31 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3022.
When was the name Heber most popular?
Heber peaked in 2005, when 81 American boys received the name (ranked #1659 that year). Since 2005 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Heber?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 58,065 newborn American boys was named Heber. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.