Hercules
Hercules is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Glory of Hera.
Origin and history
Hercules is the Roman adaptation of the Greek mythological hero Herakles. The name combines the goddess Hera's name with the word for glory or fame. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable choice with classical literary and pop-culture roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,320 babies in the United States have been named Hercules since 1880. It ranks #3386 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1809.
States where it is most popular
- SC (85.7 %)
- CA (4.6 %)
- NY (3.6 %)
- HI (2.5 %)
- MN (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 111 |
| 1920-1930 | 168 |
| 1930-1940 | 173 |
| 1940-1950 | 149 |
| 1950-1960 | 163 |
| 1960-1970 | 109 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 57 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 20 |
| 2010-2019 | 120 |
| 2020-2029 | 118 |
Famous people named Hercules
- Hercules Mulligan: Spy, Tailor
Fun facts
- Hercules is the Latinized form of the Greek name Herakles, famous for his twelve labors.
- Hercules is also the name of one of the largest constellations in the northern sky.