Holding steady.
Popularity of Herron since 1912
Babies named Herron per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1953, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Herron's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Herron is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912, its peak year, after which it never achieved widespread popularity. With no data for 1-in-N births and no top state concentration, it remains a highly uncommon choice. As a surname-derived name, it aligns with the trend of using family names as first names, though it never caught on like Harrison or Hudson. Its trajectory shows a stable, minimal presence over the decades, making it a distinctive option for those seeking an extremely rare name with a natural, bird-associated meaning.
Herron is likely an English transferred surname, derived from the Middle English 'heron' referring to the bird, used as a nickname for someone thought to resemble a heron. It may also be a variant of the Irish surname O'Hehir. As a given name, it saw limited use in the early 20th century.
Sibling names for Herron
Names that share Herron's style, for a brother or sister.
