Declining since 2019, #3,389 for girls today.
Popularity of Heiress since 2004
Babies named Heiress per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 366 |
| 2020s | 315 |
Meaning & origin
Heiress is a modern word name that entered U.S. birth records in 2004, a recent addition to the lexicon of aspirational vocabulary names. It ranked 3389th in 2025, with about 1 in 35,717 girls receiving the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, after which its trajectory has been falling. The name is most prevalent in states like Georgia and Texas. As a direct borrowing from the English language, its meaning is transparent, appealing to parents who desire a name that connotes inheritance and privilege. The rarity and novelty of Heiress make it a distinctive choice, though its decline since 2019 suggests it may remain uncommon rather than fade entirely.
Heiress is a modern coinage taken directly from the English word 'heiress', the feminine form of 'heir', which comes from Middle English 'eyre' via Old French 'eir' or 'heir', from Latin 'heres' meaning 'heir'. The name appears in U.S. birth records starting in 2004, reflecting a trend of using aspirational vocabulary words as given names. It saw a peak in popularity in 2019 and has since declined in usage.
Where Heiress is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hei, Reese
Sibling names for Heiress
Names that share Heiress's style, for a brother or sister.
