MallowbyNames

Hser

SER · Of uncertain origin; possibly a Hmong name of unknown meaning.

Peak popularity
2016
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Declining since 2017

Declining since 2017.

Popularity of Hser since 2011

Babies named Hser per year in U.S. Social Security records.

49132020Most births 2016GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
2010s7231
2020s60

Meaning & origin

Hser is an uncommon unisex name of Hmong origin that first appeared in U.S. records in 2012. Its highest usage occurred in 2016, with 7 births that year, and since then the name has been in decline, with fewer than 5 babies receiving the name in each subsequent year. Because Hser has never ranked in the top 1000, it maintains an aura of rarity. The name is not strongly associated with any particular U.S. state, reflecting its sparse and scattered use. As a modern Hmong contribution to American naming culture, Hser offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name outside the mainstream.

Hser is a name of Hmong origin, though its precise meaning is not well documented. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2012 and has seen occasional use since then. The Hmong community, originally from regions of China, Laos, and Vietnam, often uses names that do not have direct English equivalents, making etymological research challenging.

Sibling names for Hser

Names that share Hser's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mai, Pao, Kia, Yer, Chou

Brothers: Tou, Blong, Xiong, Nhia, Kao

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

H is for Hser, our favorite little person.

H is for Hser…”

In a Mallowby alphabet book, Hser's letter becomes Hser's page: hand-illustrated, printed hardcover or paperback, made just for them.

Make Hser's book

Books for siblings or grandkids? The second book is 15% off.

Questions parents ask

What does the name Hser mean?
The exact meaning of Hser is uncertain as it appears to be of Hmong origin with limited documentation.
Is Hser a popular name?
Hser is a rare name in the United States. It first appeared in 2012 and has not ranked in the top 1000. Its peak usage year was 2016.
Is Hser a boy or girl name?
Hser is used as a unisex name, though it is more commonly given to girls in recent years.