Masculine dossier · first seen 1916
Heron
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2024
Peak births
24
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Heron
How many people are named Heron?
An estimated 603 living Americans are named Heron.
How rare is Heron?
Heron is very rare among babies today, with 16 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 33.3% from its 2024 peak.
How old is the typical Heron?
The median age of a living American named Heron is approximately 22 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 37 years old.
Is Heron still popular?
Yes — Heron is currently rising in popularity, with 16 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.5× higher than the previous decade.
1916Peak 20242025
Peak year
2024
Decline from peak
33.3%
2025
16
All-time
686