Heron
Heron is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Hero or hero-like; also references the wading bird.
Origin and history
Heron is a masculine given name of Ancient Greek origin, historically associated with the Greek name Heron or Heronidas, and also shares a connection with the long-legged coastal bird. In the United States, it remains a rare, nature-inspired choice that has seen slight modern interest.
Popularity in the United States
686 babies in the United States have been named Heron since 1880. It ranks #3990 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1815.
States where it is most popular
- TX (86.6 %)
- CA (13.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 15 |
| 1920-1930 | 19 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 20 |
| 1950-1960 | 22 |
| 1960-1970 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 60 |
| 1980-1990 | 74 |
| 1990-2000 | 94 |
| 2000-2010 | 131 |
| 2010-2019 | 116 |
| 2020-2029 | 112 |
Famous people named Heron
- Heron of Alexandria: Mathematician, Engineer
Fun facts
- Hero of Alexandria, also known as Heron, was an ancient Greek mathematician and engineer famous for inventing the aeolipile steam engine.
- As an English vocabulary name referring to the stately wading bird, it fits alongside modern avian names like Wren and Robin.